Lecturer in Musicology

Location: Oxford Road

Division/Team: Music

Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)

Contract Duration: 36 months

The Music Department at the University of Manchester invites applications for a fixed-term (36 month) Lectureship in Musicology, tenable from 1 September 2025. This position has become available due to the award of a three-year Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship to Professor Rebecca Herissone. Applicants from all areas of Musicology will be considered, but preference may be given to those offering specialist expertise in historical musicology, early notation/source studies/material cultures, and/or performance studies. Additional experience of directing and/or managing a period-instrument ensemble is also welcomed.

You will be a committed and versatile teacher and will be expected to deliver undergraduate and Master’s-level teaching and supervision across the curriculum. You will also contribute to the broader management and administration of the department under the guidance of the Head of Music. While the post is primarily teaching-focused, it is expected that you will contribute to the research culture of the department; a notional 10% of your working hours will be allowed to pursue these activities.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor David Berezan, Head of Music Department, Email: david.berezan@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 15/05/2025

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