Job
Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and exceptional individual for the role of Head of Sound Technology to be responsible for the vision, academic leadership and ongoing strategic development for all provision within the subject area, both within the existing longstanding and successful BA (Hons) Sound Technology programme, and in the intersections with current and future provision across the School of Creative Technologies, Design and Enterprise.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical ability, operational management, and creative problem-solving. You will have a key teaching role on our Sound Technology programme and associated modules and be responsible for the quality of the student experience, recruitment, induction, tutorial support, assessment, operational management, technical facilities and student outcomes. In collaboration with colleagues the postholder will provide leadership in pedagogic innovation, student experience, oversight of the curriculum and contribute to the successful attainment of taught degree awarding powers. You will also play a key role in further developing a professionally active team of colleagues and a focused departmental portfolio.
The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a degree or equivalent qualification, and be a subject specialist with significant expertise in the discipline. You will likely have a recognised Higher Education teaching qualification or fellowship of the HEA and have significant practical and professional experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Studio Engineering and Production
- Audio Post-Production for Film and Television
- Sound Reinforcement in music and/or theatrical contexts
- Acoustics and Audio Electronics
- Broadcast Audio Engineering
You will have the ability to teach up to postgraduate level and within multi-disciplinary contexts, and be familiar with the UK HE landscape, HE pedagogy, assessment strategies, and QA procedures. In addition, a broad knowledge of current and future developments in the audio industries, and of current developments in vocational, graduate, and postgraduate training in the subject area along with experience of liaising with external stakeholders / partners is essential.
As a new colleague you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of vocational learning, practice, and scholarship within LIPA.
In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, competitive salary commensurate with experience, teacher’s pension, generous holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and filmmakers.
This is a permanent post to commence in February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date for applications: Monday 1st December 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews: Tuesday 16th December 2025.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
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