Teaching Fellow in Music Technology Adult Education

About the role

The Centre for Languages Culture and Communication at Imperial College is looking for a teaching practitioner to lead our Music Technology courses for learners on our evening class programme. As Teaching Fellow in Music Technology, you will design and deliver an innovative and engaging course, which should cover a variety of different approaches to music technology, including music programming using freely available software (e.g. Reaper); basic audio recording and editing; sampling and sound synthesis; song-writing tips; mixing down. The class will introduce beginner learners to various technologies.

What you would be doing

In this role you will devise, deliver, and facilitate exemplary teaching including synchronous or asynchronous online learning sessions, face-to-face learning sessions, supported by relevant digital tools. You will deliver classes which reflect the wide range of experiences of adult learners, including interactive and inclusive activities designed to maintain high levels of learner interest and motivation.

You will introduce learners to various technologies and methodologies for music-making including:

• music programming using freely available software (e.g. Reaper).
• basic audio recording and editing.
• sampling and sound synthesis.
• song-writing tips.
• mixing down.

You will deliver a highly interactive course, with an emphasis on the use of group work, discussions, multimedia, and other diverse forms of delivery rather than traditional lectures. Hands-on practical workshops will be your primary teaching method, making use of the CLCC’s computer base.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an individual with proven competence in teaching of music technology in the adult education of higher education sectors. You will have experience of course design and familiarity with a variety of learner-centred strategies to promote effective teaching. To be successful in this post, you will be able to work flexibly as part of a team in an open-minded and cooperative manner, with strong communication and organisational skills. This position will suit an individual with a high level of competency and in digital learning technologies and music technology software, with an understanding of the needs of lifelong learners.

What we can offer you

The CLCC has a central role within Imperial College with our Horizons and I Explore modules now embedded within every undergraduate degree of this world leading institution. You will join a large team of teaching staff with interests across a broad range of subjects in languages, the humanities, arts, and social sciences.

As well as the extensive staff development programme offered by the University, CLCC staff, their family and friends can also make use of a generous fee discount for our adult education courses.

Further information

• This is a part time sessional post, with variable hours agreed annually, based on student demand.
• Teaching takes place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
• The teaching day for this course will be agreed with the Evening Class Manager on appointment.
• This role requires the post-holder’s attendance on campus. It is expected that the successful candidate will carry out a range of duties including on non-teaching days and in the university vacation period.

If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Michael Paraskos (m.paraskos@imperial.ac.uk).

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