Lecturer (Sound & Music) - Media, Arts & Design School

[What the role is]
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We are looking for an experienced sound and music specialist with strong transdisciplinary capabilities. You should have knowledge and skills in the areas of music composition/arrangement, music performance, sound recording/mixing, music production, sound synthesis, film scoring, and sound design for visual media. You should be able to lead students from the various specialisations in Media, Arts & Design School (MAD) in transdisciplinary modules and projects and be confident working across areas such as animation and games, psychology and community engagement, digital media and communications, story and content creation, experience and product design, and visual communication and motion design.

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. Beyond having the relevant knowledge and working experience, you should also have the passion, patience and dedication to work with youths and adult learners. You will have opportunities to develop the curriculum, introduce new subject matter, and be involved in consultancy and other projects. Administrative work related to teaching and driving school/institutional strategic initiatives will also be an important aspect of the job. You should be self-motivated, resourceful, innovative, and especially team-oriented and people-centric, with good initiative and a positive mindset.
[What you will be working on]
Responsibilities:

- Conduct lessons and develop teaching materials for young and adult learners in sound and music, as well as transdisciplinary modules and projects involving students from the various specialisations in MAD.

- Inspire, facilitate, and guide students through effective pedagogies and learning activities.

- Coordinate and supervise in-house/industry students' assignments/projects and provide pastoral care to students.

- Support the administration and operation of the diploma specialisation or course as well as the broader school activities.

- Assist in the planning, management and delivery of training and outreach programmes, including programmes for secondary school students and courses for adult learners.

[What we are looking for]
Requirements:

- At least 5 years of professional experience in the sound and/or music industry.

- Worked with multiple collaborators across various disciplines.

- Relevant teaching/training experience will be preferred.

- Experience with creative technology is an advantage.

- Committed to innovating, developing and/or implementing areas of work in support of curriculum, student activities, industry liaison, and school outreach.

- A growth-mindset with the ability to work well in a team setting to take on new challenges.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Positive and professional attitude in all interactions with staff, students and industry.

- Willing to learn and adopt productivity and AI tools for effective implementation of initiatives, and to equip students with relevant skills in their use.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.