Permanent Songwriting & Music Industry Lecturer 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.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Music (Songwriting) with experience of the music industry and higher education to join our School of Music. The post holder will directly report to our Head of Music (Creative & Technical) and will teach music and related subjects to students enrolled on a range of courses, 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 ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification, and a comprehensive knowledge of songwriting pedagogy, methodology and theory. You will be student focused, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their skills in a practice-based learning environment, with a strong commitment to preparing students for sustained employment.

As a new colleague you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of vocational learning, practice, and scholarship within LIPA.

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 in-house productions and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and filmmakers.

This is a permanent post to commence on 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th March at 12 noon. Interviews: Friday 10th April 2026.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.

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 transgender. Appointments will always be made on merit.