Lecturer In Music (Ethnomusicology)

TL;DR

Lecturer in Music (Ethnomusicology): Developing and delivering innovative learning resources across the music curriculum with an accent on ethnomusicology and music analysis. Focus on creating distance learning materials, evaluating MA-level projects, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within the School of Arts & Humanities.

Location: Hybrid; must be contractually aligned to the Milton Keynes office with attendance required at least once per month

Salary: £37,337.03 per annum (actual)

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university and a world leader in flexible part-time distance education.

What you will do

• Develop, plan, and update high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate music curricula.
• Create distance learning materials tailored to the university's specific teaching methodologies.
• Evaluate MA-level project proposals, provide feedback, and set assessments and examinations.
• Organize and chair seminars on musicology, ethnomusicology, and popular music studies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the School of Arts & Humanities in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Engage in academic leadership and administrative tasks as required by the Head of School.

Requirements

• PhD in ethnomusicology or a closely related subject (completed or close to completion).
• Honours degree in music or a closely related subject.
• Ability to evaluate MA dissertation proposals incorporating ethnographic and practice-led elements.
• Proficiency in music notation and transcription within a global context.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and readiness to prepare distance learning materials.
• Ability to attend the Milton Keynes office in response to business needs.

Nice to have

• Experience producing online or distance learning materials.
• Higher Education professional accreditation or equivalent qualification.
• Teaching experience in Western music theory, music technology, or historical musicology.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options including job shares, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Hybrid working pattern allowing a mix of home and office work.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Opportunity to work within a world-class research-led academic environment.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and a supporting statement (up to 1000 words).
• Interviews expected to take place between 8th and 10th July 2026.