Lecturer (Practice) in Music and Sound Production
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,811 to £50,136 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hendon, North West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Middlesex University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ACI198 |
Summary
Role Summary
The role will be held by an experienced academic with a credible track record of practice and
of excellence in teaching. This may be combined with a contribution to academic leadership
and management.
Job Purpose
To conduct practice, learning and teaching, and knowledge exchange to the benefit of
students, the School, the University and the wider community. To lead on the development
of Music and Sound Production in Continuous Professional Development provision.
Main Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching:
• Deliver high quality teaching to students
• Design, develop and review teaching activities and materials
• Identify best and innovative practices in learning and teaching and build these into
personal teaching practice
• Maintain an understanding of how emerging research in Music and Sound Production
can shape and improve the curriculum, and inform personal teaching practice
• Contribute to course/programme review and design
• Give effective advice, guidance and feedback to students, to support their academic
progress
• Enhance student experience and outcomes
Practice and Knowledge Exchange:
• Investigate and reflect on professional standards and practices and contribute to the
presentation and/or publication of findings
• Engage in professional practice activities, such as the provision of advice and/or
training to professional groups
• Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts in the sector and the wider
community
• Maintain a profile in personal professional practice which has a proven impact on
colleagues and practitioners
• Assist colleagues in ensuring that research and/or professional practice has impact
beyond academia
• Contribute to postgraduate (MA) teaching and supervision
Academic Leadership and Management:
• Lead learning and teaching activities in a particular area as agreed, e.g. module
leadership
• Contribute to the administration of the academic programme, by supporting student
recruitment, induction etc
• Advise and coach colleagues
• Undertake other activities, such as link tutoring, as required.
Other Responsibilities:
• The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose
of the job as requested
• The postholder will actively follow Middlesex University policies including Equality &
Diversity policies
• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended
in consultation with the postholder
The role will be held by an experienced academic with a credible track record of practice and
of excellence in teaching. This may be combined with a contribution to academic leadership
and management.
Job Purpose
To conduct practice, learning and teaching, and knowledge exchange to the benefit of
students, the School, the University and the wider community. To lead on the development
of Music and Sound Production in Continuous Professional Development provision.
Main Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching:
• Deliver high quality teaching to students
• Design, develop and review teaching activities and materials
• Identify best and innovative practices in learning and teaching and build these into
personal teaching practice
• Maintain an understanding of how emerging research in Music and Sound Production
can shape and improve the curriculum, and inform personal teaching practice
• Contribute to course/programme review and design
• Give effective advice, guidance and feedback to students, to support their academic
progress
• Enhance student experience and outcomes
Practice and Knowledge Exchange:
• Investigate and reflect on professional standards and practices and contribute to the
presentation and/or publication of findings
• Engage in professional practice activities, such as the provision of advice and/or
training to professional groups
• Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts in the sector and the wider
community
• Maintain a profile in personal professional practice which has a proven impact on
colleagues and practitioners
• Assist colleagues in ensuring that research and/or professional practice has impact
beyond academia
• Contribute to postgraduate (MA) teaching and supervision
Academic Leadership and Management:
• Lead learning and teaching activities in a particular area as agreed, e.g. module
leadership
• Contribute to the administration of the academic programme, by supporting student
recruitment, induction etc
• Advise and coach colleagues
• Undertake other activities, such as link tutoring, as required.
Other Responsibilities:
• The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose
of the job as requested
• The postholder will actively follow Middlesex University policies including Equality &
Diversity policies
• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended
in consultation with the postholder
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