Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Music and Data Science

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England seeks a Lecturer in Music and Data Science. The role involves developing a new Masters programme while enhancing educational offerings in data science applications within the music industry. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree or equivalent experience, along with the ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday entitlement and access to on-site facilities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to professional development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teaching and practitioner skills in Music and Data Science.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Experience in data science applications in the music industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Masters programme in Music and Data Science.
• Contribute to the supervision of student projects.
• Deliver curriculum beyond specialist area.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Technical expertise in data science

Interest in music education

Education

Postgraduate degree or relevant professional experience

Job description

Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Music and Data Science

Are you an enthusiastic teacher, practitioner or researcher, committed to delivering a first-class learning and teaching experience with a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate level? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?

The School of Music seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Music and Data Science to lead and develop our new Masters programme in this area, and to enhance educational provision focusing on data science applications in the music industry. You will offer demonstrable experience across both fields, whether acquired through industry experience, formal training, or active practice, and will bring together technical expertise, cutting‑edge understanding of contemporary applications of data science, and a genuine interest in music education. We particularly encourage applicants with combined experience in data science and digital marketing within the global music industry, whether in recording/streaming, music publishing or live music contexts.

You will possess a postgraduate degree or relevant professional experience, and have the ability to teach undergraduate and taught postgraduate students in your specialist field using a diverse range of methodologies. As a Lecturer, you will carry out teaching, scholarship and management within the School, and contribute to the supervision of student projects and the delivery of our curriculum beyond your specialist area.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

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