Assistant Teaching Professor in Music (Co-Director of Performance) – Part Time
University of Cambridge – Faculty of Music
Cambridge, United Kingdom
General Description
The Faculty of Music at the University of Cambridge invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in Music (Co-Director of Performance) on a part-time basis (0.3 FTE). This is a permanent position with a proposed start date of 16 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The successful candidate will serve as Co-Director of Performance and will play a central role in shaping the Faculty’s performance provision. The appointee will be an instrumentalist with a high-profile international performing career whose expertise complements that of the current Co-Director, a concert and opera singer. The position aims to strengthen areas of instrumental performance that are currently underrepresented within the Cambridge music community. Candidates must have substantial experience and professional standing in the performance of Western classical music.
The role involves teaching Performance seminars and related classes, with a focus on professional practice within the Western art music tradition. The successful candidate will contribute to the organization and delivery of both curricular and extra-curricular performance activities across the Faculty. They will assist in curating established partnerships that provide teaching and chamber-music opportunities for talented instrumentalists and will oversee aspects of the Faculty’s instrument collection.
Working collaboratively with the other Co-Director of Performance, the appointee will chair and moderate the Faculty’s annual recital examinations, which typically involve around 120 students, and help manage student recital activities with administrative support. The role also includes coordinating Faculty and external performance prizes and nominations, engaging in outreach activities, and contributing to committee work and equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
This is a teaching-focused role and does not include a research component.
The Faculty of Music is part of a vibrant network of musical study, research, and practice at Cambridge. It comprises 14 permanent academic staff members, 5 postdoctoral researchers, 22 affiliated lecturers, and 16 professional services staff, supporting approximately 200 undergraduate and 70 graduate students. Facilities include a professional concert hall, a music library, a historical instrument collection, and a Javanese gamelan. The Faculty also houses the Centre for Music and Science, which includes a recording studio, computer facilities, and research spaces.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should hold a Master’s-level qualification in Music or possess equivalent professional experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong professional standing as performers and substantial experience in advanced-level performance teaching.
Required Expertise/Skills
Candidates must have a high-profile professional career as an instrumental performer with strong experience in Western classical music performance. They should have experience teaching performance at an advanced level and possess an understanding of the project-management aspects of a professional musical career.
Applicants should be able to work across a wide range of musical styles, genres, and instrumental or vocal specialisms, collaborate effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, and manage performance-related activities. Availability for concentrated work periods during the recital season (May–June) is required.
Salary Details
£47,389 to £59,966 per annum (pro rata)
Application Deadline
13 April 2026 (midnight GMT)