Teaching Associate in Ethnomusicology (Fixed Term, Part Time) (ARTS269925)

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable university in the United Kingdom is seeking a Teaching Associate in Ethnomusicology. This part-time role requires a PhD in Music and teaching experience at HE level. Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate modules and providing pastoral support. The position promotes an inclusive environment and values diversity among applicants. The contract is temporary, commencing on 1 January 2026 until 31 January 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD qualification or equivalent in Music.
• Emerging or established career as an ethnomusicologist.
• Advanced knowledge of ethnomusicology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative teaching.
• Contribute positively to the Department’s teaching culture.
• Assess undergraduate students in music.
• Provide pastoral support to students.

Skills

Ethnomusicology expertise

Teaching experience at HE level

Assessment experience

Education

PhD in Music or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Nottingham Research Field History » Music history Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 18 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 9 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Teaching Associate in Ethnomusicology

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

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.

Your primary duties will include delivering the teaching and assessment of the following undergraduate modules: Music in Asia (Levels Two and Three) and Music in Culture and Society (Level One).

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 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.

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 (9 hours per week) role commencing 1 January 2026 until 31 January 2027.

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.