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The RCM is seeking an inspiring and highly skilled Vocal Studies professor to join our world‑leading Vocal & Opera Faculty. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with exceptional young singers from around the globe, helping them to realise their artistic and technical potential.
Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for the four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024. The Royal College of Music (RCM) is seeking an inspiring and highly skilled Vocal Studies professor to join our world leading Vocal & Opera Faculty. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with exceptional young singers from around the globe, helping them to realise their artistic and technical potential. As a key member of our professorial team, you will deliver outstanding one to one vocal teaching and occasionally group coaching. You will bring a passion for nurturing talent, a deep understanding of vocal pedagogy, and the ability to guide students in developing healthy, expressive, and resilient vocal technique. We are looking for an accomplished teacher with experience working with gifted students at undergraduate and postgraduate level-ideally within a conservatoire environment. Excellent communication skills, empathy, and a collaborative mindset are essential, as is a strong awareness of the demands of the contemporary music profession. If you are committed to fostering the next generation of vocal artists and contributing to the RCM's reputation for excellence, we would love to hear from you. This post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis and is available from September 2026. The expected working hours for a Vocal Studies professor are 90 mins of 1 to 1 singing lessons per student per week. Job reference number: 301-26 Closing date: 9am Tuesday 31 March 2026 Interview date: Monday 20 & Tuesday 21 April 2026 (am) Hourly rate: £59.84
Experience of teaching gifted and talented students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, preferably gained within a Conservatoire environment The ability to teach, coach, mentor and improve skills in the context of individual and where requested, group lessons Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Global perspective and good international contacts An understanding of the demands of the music profession Empathy Patience Team player A relevant Higher Education qualification in Vocal Studies, music performance or equivalent Academic teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) A SEDA-accredited teaching qualification or equivalent An outstanding performing career as a soloist An established performer or artist with a substantial or developing track record, internationally recognised as a world-leading or potentially work-leading talent
Teaching Vocal Studies at the highest level to individuals and on occasion, groups if requested Inspiring young singers through their love of music and a personal commitment to lifelong learning Enabling young singers bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement through a supportive appraisal of current strengths and areas needing development Contributing to the work of the Vocal and Opera Faculty through regular attendance at Faculty meetings and RCM events Participating in College assessments including recital, concert and operatic panels when requested Auditioning candidates for entry to one of the RCM's BMus, Postgraduate and Artist Diploma courses when requested Attracting the most talented national and international vocal students to study at the RCM Recommending appropriate repertoire best suited to public/appraised performances & long-term vocal development Promoting a culture of self-reliance based on the steady acquisition of knowledge & skills
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 [email protected]
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.