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Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Data Science

University of Leeds
Leeds
2 weeks ago
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Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Data Science

Are you an enthusiastic teacher, practitioner or researcher, committed to delivering a first class learning and teaching experience with a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate level? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?

The School of Music seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Data Science to teach on, enhance and develop a range of taught postgraduate and undergraduate programmes focusing on data science applications in the music industry.

You will possess a postgraduate degree and have relevant professional experience, and have the ability to teach undergraduate and taught postgraduate students in your specialist field using a diverse range of methodologies. You will be able to collaborate with colleagues to develop and contribute to both new and existing modules and programmes of study.

We particularly encourage applicants with experience in data science and digital marketing within the global music industry, either in a recording /streaming context, music publishing or live music.

Though this post is offered as a Teaching and Scholarship contract, candidates who are actively engaged in research may have the opportunity to move to a Teaching and Research contract at a later date, if the necessary criteria are met.

The School of Music may offer support for PhD plans, if applicable.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Bryan White- Professor of Musicology


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