Professor of Composition

Closing date: 12 Noon, Tuesday 6^th August 2024

Interview date: Friday 16^th August 2024

Applications are invited for a professor (Tutor) in the School of Composition. The appointee will be a composer with extensive professional experience. The appointee will have appropriate teaching experience in higher education, or other specialist composition teaching experience.

While an essential area of experience will be acoustic instrumental and vocal composition, additional and complementary areas of expertise might include electronic music, experimental music, and/or composition for theatre, dance, screen, and video game.

The appointee will be expected to deliver one-to-one composition lessons at undergraduate and postgraduate level, potentially some small group teaching, and may be called on to contribute to auditions, examination, and seminars as required.

The post is initially for approximately 6-8 hours a week during term time.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Larry Goves: Larry.Goves@rncm.ac.uk.

For full details regarding this role please view the candidate pack, which can be found in the downloads section.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form at the bottom of this page. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

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