Lecturer in Music and Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Music, AEL

Queen's University Belfast - School of Arts, English and Languages

Placed On: 4th March 2026

Closes: 23rd March 2026

Job Ref: 26/113180

About the job:

We are excited to announce that the School of Arts, English and Languages seeks to appoint two Lecturers in Music (1 Lecturer and 1 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer), with significant experience in composition, music technology and/or popular music practice. We are looking for individuals who can bring fresh perspectives to our vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. If you are passionate about sound, music, and innovative teaching and research, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining SARC: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music, a hub with over 60 scholars from researchers from across the university, all united by a passion for sound and music research.

We are committed to embracing diversity, promoting equality, and fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under represented in our workforce, including women and ethnic minorities. Queen’s University Belfast is a subscriber to the Diversity Charter Mark NI, and our School is proud to hold an Athena Swan Silver Award. We have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.

About the person:

Essential Criteria:

• Have or about to obtain a PhD in Music or related field.
• A record of internationally excellent practice research outputs and/or research publications in established and/or emerging areas of Music, appropriate to career stage.
• Relevant teaching experience to at least degree level in one or more of the following key areas:
  • Composition (including instrumental and electronic)
  • Audio Production (including live and studio sound engineering)
  • Popular Music Performance (including live and studio-based work)

Desirable criteria include evidence of ability to teach one or more of the following: composition for screen, creative coding for musical applications, harmony and music theory, Irish traditional music, songwriting.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.