About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Postproduction Mixing & Mastering to contribute to the delivery and development of our innovative MA Music Production curriculum. This role involves leading a core Level 7 module that supports students in refining their technical and creative skills in postproduction, with a focus on professional portfolio development and industry-standard practices.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, delivery, and coordination of the module, ensuring it aligns with programme outcomes and complements concurrent modules such as Creative Music Production. The module also serves as a critical bridge to the Major Project, where students undertake their most ambitious creative work.
What You Will Do
- Module Design
- Develop and maintain a curriculum that reflects current and emerging practices in postproduction, including immersive audio formats and broadcast standards.
- Ensure alignment with programme learning outcomes and integration with related modules.
- Module Delivery
- Deliver engaging and effective teaching through lectures, workshops, and studio-based sessions.
- Facilitate student learning through practical exploration, critical listening, and creative experimentation.
- Provide academic support and feedback to guide students in the development of professional-standard portfolios.
- Module Coordination
- Manage the operational aspects of the module, including scheduling, assessment, and resource planning.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues to ensure cohesive delivery across the programme.
- Contribute to quality assurance processes, including module evaluation and curriculum review.
About You
Essential Criteria:
- A degree in Music Production, Sound Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- Demonstrable expertise in postproduction, including mixing, mastering, and immersive audio formats.
- Experience in teaching, training, or mentoring within a higher education or professional context.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in a relevant area.
- Experience in curriculum development and module leadership.
- Familiarity with a range of DAWs, plugins, and postproduction workflows used in industry.
Benefits
At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
- Generous Pension schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- The People’s Pension
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Leeds Conservatoire is a successful higher education provider dedicated to music, theatre, and performance, offering a vibrant and supportive learning environment for aspiring artists. Our strong industry connections provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities, equipping them for successful careers in the creative sectors.
We pride ourselves on creating a rewarding and stimulating workplace for our staff, fostering collaboration and innovation within a supportive and creative community. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and are proud to contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Leeds and beyond.
At Leeds Conservatoire, we offer development opportunities, allowing our staff to thrive alongside a diverse team of leading professionals and talented students. Our state-of-the-art facilities and thriving student community further enhance our creative environment, making it an inspiring place to work and grow.
As an organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are constantly striving to recruit staff which are representative of our student body and the wider region, to enable us to bring new voices to our community.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
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- We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
- We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
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