Lecturer in Music (Popular Music Studies) in Liverpool

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Music as a Lecturer in Music (Popular Music Studies). Directly reporting to the Head of Music (Academic), the post holder will teach music and related subjects to students enrolled on a range of courses as assigned by the Head of Discipline, depending on knowledge and experience, manage modules or parts of courses as required and assess students by the formal or informal methods required by external examining bodies and internal procedures.

In addition, you will contribute to curriculum innovation, development and implementation, assist in the implementation of pastoral and welfare systems provided for students and continue personal and professional development in the areas of both subject knowledge and teaching methods. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of vocational learning, practice, and scholarship within LIPA.

You will have a good Bachelor degree in Music or other relevant subject, a Music-related Master's degree and a PhD in Music, or be nearing completion, and experience of teaching or training is desirable. You will be student focussed, building a supportive environment for students to develop their academic and critical skills in a practice-based learning environment.

You will have proven knowledge and understanding of the academic discipline of popular music studies and experience of researching in this field, with strong communication and organisational skills. As a new colleague you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues.

In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension, generous holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.

This is a permanent post to commence from September 2026. Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August 2026 at 12pm. Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

As an equal opportunities employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender. Appointments will always be made on merit.

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