Part Time Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Commercial Music

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bath seeks a Part Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Commercial Music. This role involves teaching BA and MA modules, focusing on music business and entrepreneurship. Candidates should have significant industry experience and a passion for fostering student creativity. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Wide range of discounts and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in artist management, record labels, or live events.
• Ability to deliverhigher education courses in music business.
• Current knowledge of digital copyright landscape.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modules in music business and entrepreneurship.
• Maintain and grow industry contacts and partnerships.

Skills

Substantial experience in the music industry

Ability to teach and design modules

Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property issues

Experience in higher education

Established industry contacts

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area

Job description

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Part Time Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Commercial Music

Application Deadline: 11 August 2025

Department: School of Music & Performing Arts

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from GBP 35,302 rising to GBP 44,604 per annum, pro rata GBP 44,128 - GBP 55,755

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Music Business, to join our innovative and industry-connected programme. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator, or a music industry professional looking to diversify or transition their career into higher education. We are looking for a committed and inspiring individual who is passionate about helping students realise their creative and professional goals.

(This is a part-time 0.8 FTE role)

About the Role

You will be teaching on the BA (Hons) and MA Commercial Music, courses that equip students with the creative and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in the fast-evolving music and wider creative industries. Our graduates include Emmy Award winners, senior industry executives, major recording artists, published songwriters, producers, engineers, and session musicians. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of modules in areas such as: Music business and entrepreneurship, Marketing and promotion and Industry-focused creative projects. You will also help to maintain and grow the course's strong network of industry contacts and external partnerships.

We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting students in realising their creative and professional ambitions. You will bring substantial experience in the music industry, which may include/span areas such as artist management, record labels, publishing, live events, or marketing and promotion. You will have up to date knowledge including the rapidly evolving landscape of copyright in a digital/A.I landscape. A degree in a relevant subject and a postgraduate qualification (or working towards one) is desirable, however, significant industry experience will also be considered.

About You

• Substantial and current experience in the music industry, such as artist management, record labels, publishing, live events, or music marketing and promotion.
• Ability to teach and design modules in music business, marketing/promotion, and entrepreneurial projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Up-to-date knowledge of copyright and intellectual property issues, including developments related to digital platforms and AI
• Experience of teaching in higher education or delivering professional training within the creative industries.
• A postgraduate qualification (or currently working towards one) in a relevant subject area.
• Established industry contacts and networks that could enhance student opportunities and course development.

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we're looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from GBP 35,302 rising to GBP 44,604 per annum, pro rata GBP 44,128 - GBP 55,755The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.(This is a part-time 0.8 FTE role)

Interview Date - 21st August 2025
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.