By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision: to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.
About the role:
The School of Arts and Media is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sound Design to contribute to the academic development, course management, teaching, research development and scholarship of Sound Design within the School. The role will include teaching, module leadership, supporting student recruitment and progression, contributing to quality assurance and enhancement, developing links with industry and employers, and supporting the continued improvement of the student experience.
You will also contribute to the School’s wider academic objectives through teaching, research and income-generating activity, including potential involvement in consultancy, training and funded projects. The role will require you to work collaboratively with colleagues while also taking responsibility for duties relevant to the School’s activities and appropriate to the level of the post.
About you:
You will have experience of teaching in a higher education environment in a relevant subject, with evidence of outstanding delivery and learning support along with a flexible and innovative approach to teaching.
You will bring strong technical knowledge and practical experience, including experience with Avid S4/S6 control surfaces. You will also be able to teach and supervise projects up to master’s level.
You will hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject and a postgraduate qualification. A Protools certification and relevant Sound Design Industry experience are also essential.
Use of AI in applications:
We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits, from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives
About us:
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
