Job Description Lecturer in Music

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom London School of Theology Full time

**Job Description**:
Lecturer in Music (0.6 FTE Fixed Term - ten months) _with the possibility of extension_

Reports to: Programme Leader for Theology, Music and Worship Programmes

Line Management responsibilities: None

Key Relationships: Principal, Academic Dean, Music and Worship Faculty, Music Technician,
Programme Administrator

Location: LST, Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW

London School of Theology
London School of Theology (LST) has been providing academic evangelical theological education since 1943. It is
committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life
and witness. We are at an important moment in the life of the School, with a new 5 year strategic plan having just been
rolled out with a bold vision: Forming Disciples, Resourcing Churches, Impacting Society.

Job Summary
This post carries teaching and supervision responsibilities for the undergraduate programmes in theology, music and
worship, with a particular focus on the recently revalidated BA in Theology and Creative Musicianship. Teaching areas
include musicianship skills, creative musicianship, aural awareness, improvisation, keyboard and ensemble skills.

Key Tasks
The following key tasks are indicative of the role, rather than exhaustive, and tasks may be amended in response to
changing requirements or in line with the skills and experience of the post-holder:

- On-campus teaching and module leadership in practical and creative musicianship, including aural awareness,

improvisation, keyboard skills and ensemble skills.
- Efficient management of the VLE areas for all modules taught.
- Supervising level 6 projects, especially those with a practical music focus.
- First marking of modules taught and second marking of agreed modules.
- Pastoral care of students.
- Interviewing and auditioning prospective students.
- Attendance and active participation in music and worship department meetings, wider faculty meetings and training

days.
- Attendance and active participation at the Academic Board, Programme Boards of Study and other School

committees as required.
- Supporting and being involved in leading LST chapel events, Music and Worship Programme events, Open Days,

Summer School, external conferences, concerts and evening lectures.
- Attendance at School events such as Graduation Day and the Laing Lecture.
- Full participation in chapel and community prayer groups.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by the Theology, Music and Worship Programme Leader.

Person Specification

Essential (E) Demonstrated
Desirable (D) at Application

(A) Interview (I)

Qualifications / Technical Abilities

Masters degree in music (or other postgraduate qualification in music or music E A
education, or equivalent professional experience)

Undergraduate degree in music E A

HE teaching qualification (HE PGCE or HEA fellowship) D A

Experience, expertise and skills

Musically skilled to a high level, with the ability to oversee and assess degree-level music E A and I
theory and performance

Advanced keyboard skills D A and I

Experience in performing and/or directing music at a professional level E A and I

Experience with and appreciation for a wide range of musical genres and styles E A and I

Experience with and appreciation for a breadth of Christian worship traditions D A and I

Music or worship leadership, or both, at national or international levels E A and I

Experience in teaching music at undergraduate level E A and I

Experience in using digital learning management systems D A and I

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. E A and I

Working knowledge of Logic and Sibelius software D A and I

Working knowledge of PA systems and band set ups D A and I

Personal attributes

A person whose life and character reflects the character of Jesus Christ E A and I

Able to respond well to direction and correction E A and I

Highly collegial E A and I

Ability to work as part of a team E A and I

Enthusiastic, proactive and uses initiative E A and I

Calm, efficient and polite manner; able to work under pressure without losing E A and I
these qualities

Excellent oral and written communication skills E A and I

Willingness to learn new skills E A and I

Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation E A and I

Cheerful and willing attitude E A and I

Terms of Employment:
**Salary**: £39,338 per annum (1.0 FTE) (£23,603 per annum for 0.6 FTE).
Hours: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) (21 hours per week for 0.6 FTE). The usual working day is 9.00 am to

5.00 pm although some evening and weekend working may be required.
Holidays: 27 days per annum plus public holidays for 1.0 FTE role and pro-rata accordingly.

LST is closed between Christmas and the New Year and this is given as additional leave.
Pension: Eligible to join the School’s pension scheme.
Notice: During the ten month probationary period one week’s notice may be gi



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