Lecturer in Audio Engineering

Job title:

Lecturer in Audio Engineering

Company

Birmingham City University

Job description

The full-time starting salary is normally £42,860.00 per annum, with progression available in post to £46,586.00 per annum.Uniquely delivered in collaboration with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – a partnership unparalleled in the UK – our BSc programmes in Sound Engineering and Production (SEP) and Music Technology (MT) have, over more than 25 years, cultivated a reputation and alumni who are consistently shaping every facet of the audio industry. We are seeking a Lecturer in Audio Engineering who is not only adept in the technical aspects of digital audio but is passionate about joining a dynamic team committed to continuing our legacy of nurturing and developing the next generation of industry leaders.As a Lecturer in Audio Engineering, your appreciation of sound and expertise in digital audio will drive the delivery of a dynamic curriculum. You will lead and help progress key industry aligned modules that continue to influence the future of the digital audio industry. Utilising your experience and expertise, you will integrate the latest technological advancements into your teaching, helping to keep our students at the cutting edge. With responsibilities that extend beyond traditional teaching, you will inspire, guide and mentor students to create meaningful opportunities for their academic and professional growth, as well as contributing to the wider community and growth of the course.Collaboration lies at the heart of this role. You will work alongside a team of dedicated educators and researchers, contributing to the vibrant academic community at Birmingham City University. Your active participation in industry events and collaborative projects will not only enhance your own professional development but also ensure the institution maintains its position as a leader in sound engineering and music technology education. Established affiliations with institutions such as the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Audio Engineers Society (AES) provide exciting opportunities for diverse and collaborative research.We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. You will play a crucial role in creating an atmosphere where students from all backgrounds are supported to achieve their potential and meet the demands of the modern audio industry. Your dedication to continuous improvement in teaching practices and curriculum development will help ensure that our educational offerings remain relevant and impactful.The ideal candidate for this role will possess a profound understanding of digital audio theory, its application, and practice. You will be involved with or display relevant knowledge of the industry and its wider community. You will exhibit expertise in key areas such as digital audio theory, software design and applied machine learning, with desirable knowledge in areas such as, acoustics, and audio electronics. Candidates should hold, or be near completion of, a PhD in one of these areas or possess and be able to substantiate equivalent industry experience. Proficiency in programming languages and environments such as Python, Xcode, C++, and MATLAB is also highly desirable.Join Birmingham City University and become part of a team that is not only teaching the future of sound engineering and music technology but actively shaping it. If you are passionate about digital audio, committed to academic excellence, and ready to make a meaningful impact on both our students and the wider industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Please click the below link to download the Job Description:Job Description –Please download additional Guidance for Applicants:About UsAt the heart of our Strategy for 2030 and Beyond, it is our mission to enable our students to transform their lives and to achieve their potential. Through our education and research, and the roles our graduates go on to play in the world, we not only support individuals to transform their lives, but we also play a part in transforming society.Located in the centre of the UK’s second city, we are a university with a long heritage of innovation and of making, dating back to our origins in 1843 when we were founded as the Birmingham Government School of Design.Our heritage of making through innovation and its application through knowledge exchange, and of creative research and practice, today finds it expression in our STEAM agenda, in our research and enterprise, and in our commitment to challenge-based learning. Working across disciplines, and delivering impactful research and enterprise, interdisciplinarity is at the heart of the continuing transformation of our academic portfolio.Apply Before: 17/03/2025, 23:59£42,860 per annum. Grade: UL

Expected salary

£42860 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:31:18 GMT

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