School of Business and Creative Industries
Ayr Campus 

Post: AC3 - Lecturer in Commercial Music 
Salary:  £ 46,047 to £ 51,805 per annum 
Full time: Permanent

THE POST – Lecturer in Commercial Music

The Arts and Media Division of the School of Business and Cultural Industries seeks to recruit a permanent Lecturer in Music to work across their BA Hons Commercial Music and MA Music (Songwriting/Production/Industries) programmes and within their dynamic practice-focused research environment. The university is a truly inclusive employer that values diversity, so actively welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Our team is made up of a high proportion of staff members who are active practitioners in the music world, and to that end, this position could be taken up full or part-time and be worked flexibly on discussion. 
 
We are seeking applicants who are committed to the study and practice of popular music in a wide range of scholarly areas, which may include:

• Songwriting
• Composition
• Audio production
• Entrepreneurship
• Performance
• Music in the community
• Music and gender
• Popular music pedagogy

We are particularly interested in applications from those who have production or audio technology expertise and/or research interest but are open to applicants with all areas of expertise. 

You will have ideas about the development of exciting and inclusive learning experiences for students in some or all of these areas and have plans for establishing a high-quality research profile, which is appropriate for your level of experience. You will work within a scholarly community and will be supported in this work, which might involve undertaking pedagogical training, developing grant & fellowship applications, and working towards an international research profile through high-quality research publications.

Our music team and the wider academic community is at the forefront of pioneering cultural research, much of which is practice-based, in media ethnography, community participation, popular music studies, cultural heritage, (social) entrepreneurialism, sustainability and issues relating to equality amongst other things.

Our teaching focuses on three key strands:

• Creativity (songwriting/audio production/performance)
• Entrepreneurialism
• Academic/critical practice

You will have experience of teaching, working and/or researching across these areas, and be ready to work collaboratively within an enthusiastic team in order to contribute to furthering these areas. 

The successful candidate should have/be:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent
• Significant creative industry experience
• PhD level qualification (or be working towards one)
• Creative practice experience
• Teaching interests in some or all of the following areas:
  • Songwriting/composition
  • Audio production
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Performance
  • Music in the community
  • Music and gender
  • Popular music pedagogy
• The ability to lead, write and coordinate modules and develop research projects
• Practical experience gained within the creative industries and a network of industries contacts
• A track record of research publications (in practice-based or text-based forms) and/or research funding success 
• OR creative practice / industries-based publications and/or arts and creative funding success
• Experience of hybrid delivery of learning and teaching and of use of authentic/real-world assessment approaches
• Commitment to delivering high quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience
• Demonstrable commitment to advancing issues of equality, diversity and inclusion in the creative industries and/or education

This post will primarily be based at our modern, greenfield Ayr campus with its extensive studio facilities. We also focus on hybrid teaching delivery and working methods, which includes many opportunities for off-campus & online working, and opportunities for activities at our other campus locations.

UWS School of Business & Creative Industries is a vibrant community delivering innovative learning and teaching alongside a rapidly developing research and enterprise profile. You will join a supportive and cooperative work environment, within a multidisciplinary community of scholars and students from around the world.

ABOUT US

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings).  University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses. 

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.  

The School of Business & Creative Industries at UWS is a vibrant community, delivering innovative learning and teaching alongside a rapidly developing research and enterprise profile. You will join a supportive and motivating team, where you will be part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary community of scholars and students from around the world. Students benefit from our strong links with industry, and the world-class research that underpins our courses, delivered on each of our five campuses and through many partners across the globe. Find out more about our School of Business & Creative Industries.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes: 

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Sunday the 25th of September 2022
Interview Date: Monday the 10th of October 2022

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups. 
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.