About Us

The King’s Music Department, situated at the heart of London, is known worldwide for its innovative research across the sub-disciplines of music studies, and as a centre for internationally acclaimed composition. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), the Department (in a joint submission with Film Studies) was ranked 4th in the UK, with 100 per cent of research impact and research environment rated ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘Internationally excellent’ (3*). 

We have a relatively small, selective intake of undergraduates, and one of the largest postgraduate communities in the country. We welcome students from all over the world, and teach them to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding music and its experience. The Department hosts highly acclaimed lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops, performances, and colloquia open to the public, and has long-standing connections with many of London’s cultural institutions.    

About the role

The Department of Music seeks to hire a full-time fixed-term Lecturer in Education & Research (Grade 6), specialising in the music of South/Central America, and/or of the Lusophone Atlantic. This is a 12 month post beginning 01 September 2024. 

The successful applicant will hold a PhD in music or a related humanities/social sciences discipline; have a clear track record appropriate to their career stage as an emerging global research leader; and be a highly effective educator capable of delivering the modules specified in the Job Description. The post holder will also be required to take on the role of Departmental Impact Lead, and deputise for the Departmental Research Lead as and when requested. Please note that we are not looking to hire someone who is primarily a composer.  

We particularly encourage applications from members of groups with protected characteristics that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the Equality Act. 

In applying for this role please include a covering letter (no longer than two A4 sides) clearly indicating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria below, and an up-to-date CV. Applicants are asked to include, as a separate document to their covering letter, a short statement (no longer than 1/3 an A4 page) describing their past/current experience of supporting student welfare and equality, diversity & inclusion in the higher education context.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. PhD in music or a related humanities/social sciences discipline. Applicants must have passed their viva/defence before 1 June 2024.
2. Excellent knowledge and understanding of a relevant field of expertise in the music of South/Central America, and/or of the Lusophone Atlantic.
3. Clearly defined research interests and plans compatible with the research strategies of the Department, Faculty and College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications and a clear interest in research impact.
4. Experience of teaching topics in their research area, including methods, and the ability to engage and inspire students of diverse and international backgrounds.
5. Evidence of commitment to student welfare, including providing academic advice, assessment feedback, and pastoral support (e.g. as personal tutor).
6. Evidence of commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the higher education workplace

Desirable criteria

1. Previous experience of administration in the area of research impact, public engagement, knowledge transfer, or outreach.
2. A teaching qualification or work towards it, such as Fellowship of the HEA or equivalent.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held before 14th June 2024.