Teaching Associate in Composition (Part-Time, Fixed Term) (ARTS270025)

Karlstad University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Teaching Associate in Composition. The role is part-time and fixed-term, focusing on delivering innovative teaching and assessment for undergraduate students. Candidates should have a PhD in Music, with experience in composition and teaching at Higher Education level. The position emphasizes an inclusive working environment, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. This role starts on 27 January 2026 and ends on 30 June 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of music compositional techniques and orchestration.
• Experience in teaching composition and assessment at Higher Education (HE) level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative teaching and assessment of undergraduate students.
• Provide pastoral support as a Personal Tutor.
• Contribute positively to the Department's teaching culture.

Skills

Compositional techniques

Orchestration

Teaching at HE level

Assessment at HE level

Education

PhD qualification or equivalent in Music

Job description

Teaching Associate in Composition (Part-Time, Fixed Term) (ARTS270025)

We are a pioneering institution that provides an exceptional research-led education for 45,000 students from over 150 countries.

The Department of Music at the University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a Teaching Associate in Composition.

You will have a PhD qualification or equivalent in Music, and an emerging or established career as a composer nationally and/or internationally. You will have an advanced and wide-ranging knowledge of compositional techniques and orchestration. You will have previous experience teaching composition at HE level and experience of assessment at HE level.

Your primary duties will include delivering the teaching and assessment of the following undergraduate module: Creative Orchestration (Level Two).

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. You may be assigned administrative duties to support the teaching work of the Department.

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 composers, 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.

As a Teaching Associate you will be expected to:

• 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.

This is a fixed-term, part-time (7.25 hours per week) role commencing 27 January 2026 until 30 June 2026.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Lonán Ó Briain, email: [e-mail]; please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 18 Dec 2025
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

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Teaching Associate in Composition (Part-Time, Fixed Term) (ARTS270025)

2025-12-18 23:59 (Europe/London)
2025-12-19 00:59 (CET)