Lecturer in Humanities

The Music Department at the University of Manchester invites applications for a permanent Lectureship in Composition, tenable from 1 September 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter). This position has become available following the retirement of Professor Kevin Malone. You will hold a PhD degree (or similar qualification) in music composition and have a developing track record of producing research outputs of international quality. You will have a research and teaching specialism in vocal and instrumental composition and a secondary specialism in one or more of the following areas: composing for film and visual media, music theatre, community music, and/or music production.

You will be a committed and versatile teacher and will be expected to convene and deliver course units across the curriculum in instrumental and vocal composition. You will also contribute teaching to units on our new MusM Composition (Film and Game) pathway and our other PGT composition pathways.

You will also participate in the broader management and administration of the department under the guidance of the Head of Department.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.         

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor James Garratt, Head of Music Department

Email: James.E.Garratt@manchester.ac.uk 

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.