Lecturer in Sound Recording and Music Production

Role Description

School

We seek a Lecturer with expertise in sound recording, music production and studio practice, with a specialism in acoustic recording. You should have practical experience in music production, acoustic, studio and location recording, teaching experience related to sound recording and music technology, and an understanding of related cultural, theoretical and historical contexts, including issues such as social inequalities and lack of diversity within the music industry and cultural-technological shifts in recording and production.

The post is offered on a full-time open basis from 1 September 2025, and includes teaching, scholarship and administration. We will also consider job share applications for this role. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with significant industry achievements and teaching experience within a higher education context. We also particularly encourage applications from women and members of groups who are underrepresented both in music technology in the school and the audio industry more broadly. We recognise the many benefits of a diverse workforce and are committed to ensuring an inclusive place to work. 

Role

You will deliver teaching (both practice-based and theory-led) at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the BA in Music and Sound Recording and MA in Music Production and Audio Cultures, as well as potentially contributing to other BA and MA programmes across the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. You will supervise independent undergraduate and postgraduate projects, and potentially also PhD students. Your administrative duties will include participation in committees, as well as activities related to student recruitment, pastoral care and public outreach. You will commit to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the School.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• You will have a PhD in Music Technology, Audio Engineering or a subject related to popular music studies, and/or equivalent professional experience. 

• You will have appropriate academic teaching qualifications/experience or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.

• You will have specialist practical knowledge of sound recording, music production and studio practice across a range of genres and styles.

• You will have evidence of successful Higher Education course planning, delivery of teaching, assessment and student supervision and will have knowledge and experience of a range of teaching strategies to enthuse, engage and retain students, including those from underrepresented social groups.

• You will have highly developed oral and written communication skills.

• You will demonstrate a collaborative ethos, be willing to work proactively with colleagues and display a positive attitude towards colleagues and students.

• You will show commitment to the School/University through the undertaking of administration duties.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Anna Bramwell-Dicks, Subject Head of Creative Technologies (anna.bramwell-dicks@york.ac.uk).

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork