Teaching Associate in Music Technology (Part time)

Music

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

You will have a PhD in Music or relevant field, or equivalent professional music industry experience, and an emerging or established career as a composer or music technologist nationally and/or internationally. You will have an advanced understanding of music technology in a variety of creative industry and/or research contexts, and be fluent in audio software. You will have experience teaching and assessing at HE level. 

Duties will encompass teaching undergraduate practice-based modules in audio production, digital composition, and recording studio practice. Experience in composing/sound design for media (TV/film, videogames), and/or technology enhanced performance is desirable, as is as is relevant knowledge/experience in teaching media-based coding (such as Pure Data, Max/MSP, Supercollider, Kyma, Unity, etc) and modern programming languages (such as python, javascript, C++, etc)

You will contribute to an exceptional education for undergraduates and postgraduates in music technology and make an exceptional contribution to the Department’s teaching profile and culture. You will be keen to pursue opportunities for impact, public engagement, and interdisciplinarity. You will contribute to the administration of the Department and be keen on championing and promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.

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 in music technology and/or composition, 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.
• Supervise and examine Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in music technology, composition and/or creative practice-based projects.
• Take a proactive role in the pastoral support of students, dealing with sensitive issues.
• Be responsible for administrative duties.

 This is a permanent, part time, 0.6fte (21.75 hours per week) role commencing September 2023. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Elizabeth Kelly, Head of Department, email: elizabeth.kelly@nottingham.ac.uk; please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

Please note that applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration.  Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

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