Senior Lecturer in Music Performance
Leading academic position in music performance research, teaching, and artistic innovation at LUCA School of Arts, KU Leuven.
Best for:Best for established music performance scholars with a strong artistic practice, research publication record, and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and higher education.
Overview
The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven’s LUCA School of Arts seeks a Senior Lecturer in Music Performance to advance artistic research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role is split equally between research (50%) and teaching (50%), with a focus on developing PhD and postdoctoral researchers, securing external funding, and fostering artistic dialogue. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative performance practices, interdisciplinary projects, and inclusive education while maintaining an active artistic practice. The position offers a tenure-track opportunity with a special guest lecturer status in the arts at KU Leuven, starting September 1, 2027.
What you'll do
- Conduct internationally recognized research in music performance, publishing findings through artistic performances, publications, and presentations.
- Supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering a research culture within the LUCA School of Arts.
- Develop and teach courses in instrumental/vocal studies, composition, conducting, and interdisciplinary performance practices.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver inclusive, culturally diverse teaching programs aligned with curriculum goals.
- Secure external funding for research projects and contribute to collaborative initiatives within the campus.
- Engage in artistic dialogue with composers, performers, and audiences, exploring innovative performance formats and technologies.
- Act as an ambassador for LUCA, promoting the school’s mission to prospective students and alumni.
- Participate in academic, social, and internal service activities, including professional development and international networking.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctorate in the Arts or a PhD related to music performance
Language: English (B1) or Dutch (C1); commitment to achieving B2 in Dutch within five years if not already fluent
Instruction: Dutch or English
Publications: Internationally published research output in artistic and academic domains
- Active and internationally recognized artistic practice in music performance, demonstrated through performances, recordings, or artistic projects
- Extensive experience leading artistic research and securing external research funding
- Proven ability to connect artistic practice, research, and higher arts education
- Experience teaching in higher music education
- Strong research output with international publications
- Ability to teach in Dutch (C1) or English (B1) with willingness to develop language skills further
- No formal eligibility restrictions beyond degree and language requirements
- Commitment to LUCA’s mission, vision, and policy
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-04
Applicants must submit a motivation letter, CV, portfolio, dossier of five most important publications, diploma certificate, and a bio-sketch (two pages max) via the KU Leuven online application system. Portfolios and diploma certificates should be uploaded under the ‘Other’ category. Only complete applications are eligible.
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio
- Dossier containing five most important publications
- Certificate of diploma or declaration of equivalence
- Bio-sketch (two pages max)
Contact
João Carlos Victor· Team Coordinator Music
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