Vocal Studies Professor

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 31 March 2026

Interview date: Monday 20 & Tuesday 21 April 2026 (am)

Hourly rate: £59.84

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for the four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is seeking an inspiring and highly skilled Vocal Studies professor to join our world‑leading Vocal & Opera Faculty. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with exceptional young singers from around the globe, helping them to realise their artistic and technical potential.

As a key member of our professorial team, you will deliver outstanding one‑to‑one vocal teaching and occasionally group coaching. You will bring a passion for nurturing talent, a deep understanding of vocal pedagogy, and the ability to guide students in developing healthy, expressive, and resilient vocal technique.

We are looking for an accomplished teacher with experience working with gifted students at undergraduate and postgraduate level—ideally within a conservatoire environment. Excellent communication skills, empathy, and a collaborative mindset are essential, as is a strong awareness of the demands of the contemporary music profession.

If you are committed to fostering the next generation of vocal artists and contributing to the RCM’s reputation for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

This post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis and is available from September 2026.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs

To apply, please complete our:

1. Application form, and
2. Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website)

and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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