Lecturer (Sound & Music) - Media, Arts & Design School

About the role

The Media, Arts & Design School is looking for an experienced sound and music specialist with strong transdisciplinary capabilities. You will teach sound and music to young and adult learners and lead them in transdisciplinary modules and projects across areas such as animation and games, psychology and community engagement, digital media and communications, story and content creation, experience and product design, and visual communication and motion design. The role involves curriculum development, consultancy projects and administrative work supporting teaching and institutional strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct lessons and develop teaching materials for young and adult learners in sound and music, as well as transdisciplinary modules and projects.
• Inspire, facilitate and guide students through effective pedagogies and learning activities.
• Coordinate and supervise in-house and industry students' assignments and projects, and provide pastoral care.
• Support the administration and operation of the diploma specialisation or course and broader school activities.
• Assist in planning, managing and delivering training and outreach programmes, including secondary school programmes and adult learner courses.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the sound and/or music industry.
• Experience collaborating with people across various disciplines.
• Relevant teaching or training experience preferred.
• Commitment to innovating and implementing work that supports curriculum, student activities, industry liaison and school outreach.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adopt productivity and AI tools, and to teach students how to use them.

Required skills

• Knowledge of music composition/arrangement, music performance, sound recording/mixing, music production, sound synthesis, film scoring and sound design for visual media.
• Ability to lead students across disciplines in transdisciplinary modules and projects.
• Experience with creative technology is an advantage.

Successful candidates are offered a 2-year contract initially. Shortlisted candidates should expect to hear back within 30 days of the closing date.