Founded in 1882, the RCM is a world-leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject when we were ranked the global No.1 institution for both Music and Performing arts for three successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the ranking this year. Our 900 undergraduate and postgraduate students come from over 50 countries and are taught in a dynamic environment, graduating from the RCM to become the outstanding performers, conductors and composers of the future. The RCM seeks to appoint an outstanding music education lecturer to what is one of the world's top conservatoires. You will be capable of inspiring and enthusing our exceptionally talented performance and composition students in the aspects of their learning relating to music education across our undergraduate (Levels 4, 5 and 6) and postgraduate (Level 7) programmes. In addition, you will be capable of working with musicians who have made a commitment to education through their professional activities, and who are seeking to develop their professional education practice through systematic, advanced study on our new Master of Music Education Programme. You will have a significant profile as an innovative practitioner in an area of music education, with a track record of working collaboratively in a wide range of contexts, including with communities currently underrepresented in the music industry. You will have an emerging profile in research and knowledge exchange and the potential to produce outputs that are at least internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour. Although we welcome applicants with any educational specialism, preference will be given to those with a proven ability to undertake teaching which is research- informed and inclusive, and which emphasises learner-led creative education and participatory practices. Doctorate in Music Education or significant relevant professional practice/experience Sustained professional experience within any area of Music Education, such as teaching (including instrumental, vocal or composition teaching, community music practice or creative education Proven ability to undertake teaching which is research-informed and inclusive, and which emphasises learner- led creative education and participatory practices Operational responsibility for learning either in a Higher Education or Professional Development context Successful partnership and mentoring experience within Music Education or a related field Dedicated to the advancement of Music Education through research, knowledge exchange and practice Demonstrable commitment to the promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion Creative, proactive, and able to work through complex problems Flexible and able to work in a busy educational environment Able to work within a team & contribute to collective outcomes Teaching for up to 18 hours per week (pro rata) Undertaking assessment and moderation of marking at appropriate points in the year Preparing and updating course materials including developing, maintaining and utilising rcm.learn and other relevant online teaching platforms Identifying, developing and sustaining external partnerships to facilitate student placements, including those appropriate to the requirements of the MMusEd As appropriate, devise and develop inclusive course materials for Music Education modules at UG and PGT levels under the leadership of the Area Leader in Music Education Supervise and mentor, where relevant, individual students at UG and PGT levels Where relevant, undertake doctoral supervision with associated responsibilities; act as an internal examiner for transfer and final doctoral examinations; act as chairperson for doctoral examination panels For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.Job Summary
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