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 Lecturer in Music History – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS 

About us

King’s Music Department, situated in 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 appoint a Lecturer in Music History (Education & Research, Grade 6) specialising in historically European music (anywhere in the world) in the long eighteenth century. We invite applicants with a broad range of research interests in this field; teaching expertise must include the ability to teach common-practice-period music theory at lower undergraduate level.
 
The successful applicant will hold a PhD in music or a related humanities 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 innovative, inclusive, diverse, and socially-engaged teaching. The post holder will also be required to take on Departmental administrative roles appropriate to their career stage. Applicants whose research interests are in key areas of global concern or at the cutting edge of their discipline/s are particularly encouraged to apply, including (but not restricted to) environmental humanities, migration and mobility, history of emotions and/or senses, empire and colonialism, medical humanities, material culture, synergies with other arts, etc.
 
This is a full-time, indefinite contract beginning as soon as possible but no later than 1 August 2026.

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 discipline
  2. Excellent knowledge and understanding of historically European music in the long eighteenth century.
  3. Clearly defined research interests and plans compatible with the research strategies of the Department, Faculty and College, including establishing a track record appropriate to Grade level of high-quality publications, grant income (or applications), and research impact.
  4. Experience of teaching music humanities modules and supervising dissertations at undergraduate and preferably postgraduate, level, including the ability to teach entry-level common practice period music theory, evidence of innovative and effective teaching, 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. The ability to manage communications and coordination smoothly with others, and to meet deadlines effectively and efficiently.
Desirable criteria
  1. A teaching qualification, e.g. Fellowship of the HEA or equivalent, or work towards it
  2. Experience of curriculum development
  3. Evidence of administrative experience
 
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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

 

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