Teaching Associate

University of Nottingham; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is inviting applications for a fixed-term, part-time lectureship in ethnomusicology for February 2027 to June 2027. You will deliver teaching and assessment for the undergraduate module Approaches to Popular Music (Levels Two and Three) and supervise undergraduate projects in ethnomusicology.

You will also administer a research symposium, contribute to the department's teaching culture, provide pastoral support as a Personal Tutor, and engage with equality, diversity

Qualifications

• PhD in Music or equivalent in Ethnomusicology.
• Emerging or established career as ethnomusicologist nationally and/or internationally.
• Previous HE teaching experience.
• Experience of assessment at HE level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative teaching.
• Contribute positively and proactively to the Department's teaching culture.
• Assess Undergraduate students in music.
• Provide pastoral support to students as a Personal Tutor.
• Be responsible for administrative duties.
• Organise a research symposium.

Skills

Innovative teaching

Student assessment

Pastoral care

Administration

Event organisation

Education

PhD in Music

Job description

Your primary duties will include delivering the teaching and assessment of the undergraduate module Approaches to Popular Music (Levels Two and Three) and the supervision of undergraduate students researching ethnomusicological topics. In addition, you will serve as the administrator of a research symposium. You will contribute to an exceptional education for undergraduates in music and make an exceptional contribution to the Department's teaching profile and culture. You will be keen to pursue opportunities for teaching development, impact, public engagement, and/or interdisciplinary work. You will offer pastoral support to students as a Personal Tutor and be keen on championing and promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives. We believe in an inclusive working environment for all. We are welcoming, supportive, and caring, and pride ourselves on our positive community. Diversity is vital to our success and fundamental to our values. We are, therefore, particularly keen to receive applications from people who are currently underrepresented as ethnomusicologists, such as those of underrepresented genders (e.g., women, non-binary, trans) and people from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds. Shortlisting is anonymous: we cannot see any personal data or the 'Additional Information' section in your application until shortlisting is completed. Shortlisting is by criteria-based questions based on the person specification, rather than CV or letter.

• Deliver innovative teaching.
• Contribute positively and proactively to the Department's teaching culture.
• Assess Undergraduate students in music.
• Take a proactive role in the pastoral support of students, dealing with sensitive issues.
• Be responsible for administrative duties.
• Organise a research symposium.

You will have a PhD qualification or equivalent in Music, and an emerging or established career as an ethnomusicologist nationally and/or internationally. You will have an advanced and wide-ranging knowledge of the field of ethnomusicology. You will have previous experience teaching ethnomusicology at HE level and experience of assessment at HE level.

This is a fixed-term, part-time (21.75 hours per week) role commencing 1st February 2027 until 30th June 2027.

Further details

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We are proud to be a . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme. We are the first university to have achieved . To help you succeed, we published to provide support on the application and interview process. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by .

• £35,608 to £39,906 per annum, depending on skills and experience