Lecturer in Composition and Arranging

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Lecturer in Composition & Arranging to join the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology at the University of Salford. Based in our vibrant Performance, Music, English & Dance Directorate, you will teach and coordinate modules in traditional and hybrid composition and arranging, with scope to contribute to popular music performance and programme leadership. With excellent facilities at our New Adelphi building and MediaCity campus, we offer an inspiring, inclusive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of creative talent within a forward-thinking, industry-engaged and research-active academic community.

Key Responsibilities

The Lecturer in Composition & Arranging will design and deliver engaging teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate modules, supervise student projects, and contribute to curriculum development. You will lead in areas of subject expertise, supporting colleagues and coordinating teaching where required. The role involves pursuing individual or collaborative research, producing high-quality outputs, and seeking external funding. You will also engage with industry and community partners, contribute to student recruitment and retention, and support student success through personal tutoring. Active participation in departmental leadership, academic citizenship, and wider university initiatives is expected, helping to shape a dynamic, inclusive, and professionally focused learning environment.

About the School or Department

The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology at the University of Salford is a leading centre for practice-based education and research across the creative disciplines. Home to over 4,800 students, the School spans four Directorates: Art & Design; Creative Technology, Film & Broadcast Media; Journalism, Politics & Contemporary History; and Performance, Music, English & Dance. We are committed to socially engaged teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry-connected learning. With world-class facilities at our New Adelphi building and our MediaCity campus—neighbouring the BBC, ITV and other key creative employers—we provide students with hands-on experiences that reflect real-world professional contexts. Our ambition is to be a top quartile provider of creative education in the UK and internationally, nurturing future-ready graduates equipped for success across the creative industries and beyond. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to diversity, innovation, and the transformative power of the arts and media.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance

Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles 

A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

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