Lecturer in Music Industry Studies

This lecturer post sits in the popular music department at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, within its Faculty of Music. The work centres on teaching undergraduates on the BA Music Performance and Industry and designing synchronous and asynchronous online classes for the new Masters in Songwriting, launching in September 2025. The specialism is music marketing and sustainable careers for emerging artists, taught in small practical classes from January.

Teaching online is essential, and an active research profile is welcomed.

• Teach undergraduate popular music students on music industry studies, focusing on music marketing, start-up and sustainable careers for emerging artists
• Design and deliver synchronous and asynchronous online classes for an international cohort on the Masters in Songwriting
• Work as part of the team delivering the new online Masters in Songwriting
• Teach practical small classes at levels 4 to 6 on the BA Music Performance and Industry from January
• Develop and deliver digital content for an online audience
• Keep the programme updated with the latest developments in the music industry

• Substantial music industry experience, including the music business, marketing, brand development, online media campaigns and self-promotion
• Strong understanding of how emerging artists develop careers across a range of genres

• Recognised expertise in at least one genre specialism, such as EDM, hip-hop, grime, rock, folk or techno
• Ability to teach and develop digital content for an online audience

• Previous teaching experience in Higher Education
• Curriculum design experience in Higher Education
• Active research profile

• Opportunities to develop teaching across Trinity Laban's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes