Assistant Lecturer – Irish Traditional Music

Irish Association of Youth Orchestras CLG; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras CLG, based in Cork, is seeking an Assistant Lecturer in Irish Traditional Music on a permanent whole-time contract. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong expertise in Irish Traditional Music, cross-genre capabilities, and teaching experience with advanced students. Responsibilities include supporting the Department of Pop, Jazz, Trad, Voice & Theatre Studies and engaging in various academic roles within the Cork School of Music.

Qualifications

• Substantial expertise in Irish Traditional Music required.
• Experience collaborating across genres and instruments.
• Teaching experience at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various roles with the CSM.
• Support full-time degree programmes.
• Participate in programme boards and department panels.

Skills

Expertise in Irish Traditional Music

Cross-genre skills

Multi-instrumentalist skills

Teaching experience with advanced students

Education

Relevant music qualification

Job description

MTU Cork School of music are recruiting for an Assistant Lecturer in Irish Traditional Music, Permanent Whole Time Contract.

The position being advertised is aimed at a candidate who can demonstrate substantial expertise in Irish Traditional Music with cross‑genre and multi‑instrumentalist skills, teaching experience with advanced students, and an ability to support the CSM full‑time degree programmes. The Assistant lecturer will report to the Head of the Department of Pop, Jazz, Trad, Voice & Theatre Studies in the MTU Cork School of Music, located in Union Quay, Cork. They will be engaged in various relevant roles with the CSM, such as programme boards, department panels and other groups.