Job Overview
Salary Grade: £46,049 - £50,253 per annum (actual pro-rata salary £27,629 - £30,151, pending pay review)
Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 23 October 2026
Interview date: Monday 23 November 2026
The Royal Northern College of Music, one of the world's leading conservatoires, is seeking to appoint a 0.6 FTE Lecturer in Music to join its Academic Studies team. We welcome applications from outstanding educators and researchers with expertise in one or more areas of music scholarship that complement our existing strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and the wider academic life of the College, bringing a commitment to inclusive, research-informed pedagogy and an ability to inspire students in a specialist conservatoire environment. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the education of the next generation of musicians within a vibrant international community.
RNCM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
For full details regarding this role please view the applicant pack, which can be found in the downloads section.
You can apply for this role via the Application Form at the bottom of this page. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
All of the fields are required unless stated.
Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from 'RNCM Website' confirming your Application Form submission for this role.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.
If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.
Contact
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T: 0161 907 5200