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Currently recruiting for Hourly Paid Lecturers in across the department of Music and Events
£50.72 per direct teaching hour.
A flat rate of £20.29 per hour will be paid for completing one of the following elements of the schedule; teaching, preparation and marking
The number of hours required and the days of the week may vary.
About the Role
Nottingham Trent University’s Department of Music and Events is seeking enthusiastic and industry-experienced Hourly Paid Lecturers (HPLs) to support teaching across a range of undergraduate courses.
We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in the following areas:
- Theatre and Performance Design
- Events Industry / Event Production
- Event Management Delivery
- Live Sound and Acoustics
- Creative Music Technology (sampling/sequencing)
- High-End Music/Audio Studio Production
- Broadcast Production (including esports)
- Motion Graphics (including esports)
- Emerging Technologies / Research
- Game Audio and Related Fields
- Audio Electronics / System Design
As there are multiple HPL roles within this department please can you list your top 3 speciality areas that you are interested in applying for in your supporting statement from the list above.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with current or recent professional industry experience who can bring real-world insight and practice into the classroom. Successful candidates will contribute to high-quality, practice-led teaching and help deliver an engaging and industry-relevant learning experience.
About Us
Our Music & Events Department sits at the centre of a vibrant creative community, delivering industry-focused education across performance, production, sound, and live experiences. We prepare the next generation of creative professionals by combining artistic practice, technical expertise and real-world application.
Based at our Metronome estate, in the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic creative cities, students benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- Professional recording studios and control rooms
- A large-scale live performance venue and black box space
- Specialist music and audio production and post-production studios
- Dedicated rehearsal rooms
- Live event production and technical facilities, supporting lighting, sound and staging
These facilities are designed to replicate professional environments and support experiential learning, ensuring students graduate with the practical skills and confidence to succeed in the music and events industries.
Our department brings together musicians, producers, costume and theatre designers, engineers and event professionals in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We place a strong emphasis on industry engagement, live briefs and applied learning, working closely with partners across the creative sector to ensure our courses remain relevant, innovative and impactful.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact John Meredith (Head of Department - Music and Events) at John.Meredith@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
We can offer you a career with a difference, as together we shape futures, change lives and create the university of the future.
Doing things differently, we empower our people to shape, create and innovate. Whether they’re pushing the boundaries with award-winning research, transforming society through global collaborations or supporting and helping our students to achieve their potential.
Join our friendly and diverse community of 4,000 professionals, academics and researchers, and you’ll enjoy the support and ownership you need to perform at your best. A great place to work, we value, respect and care for all our colleagues, providing flexible and competitive rewards and genuine opportunities for career progression. So, take on an exciting new challenge with an ambitious university where progress never stops.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
