Job
Overview
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 (Creative and Professional Practice). 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 ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification, and experience of teaching or training is desirable. You will be student focussed, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their skills in a practice-based learning environment. You will have proven experience in the music industry and/or in an aspect of music creative practice, 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. 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 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 2025.
Closing date for applications: Friday 30th May 2025 at 1PM
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.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
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.
LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.