Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Music Technology
Join Maynooth University to advance research and teaching in interactive music systems and audio technology.
Best for:Academics with a strong research record in music technology and experience in teaching audio production and interactive systems.
Overview
Maynooth University is seeking an accomplished academic to join the Department of Music as an Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Music Technology. The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs while maintaining a high-quality research profile. Responsibilities include shaping the music technology curriculum, supervising MA and PhD students, and engaging in research related to computational or interactive music systems. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in areas such as real-time signal processing, spatial audio, or physical computing. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with national and international research institutes within a supportive academic environment.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate music technology modules.
- Supervise MA and postgraduate research students in relevant technical fields.
- Develop and update the music technology curriculum to reflect current industry and research trends.
- Conduct and publish high-impact research in computational or interactive music technologies.
- Contribute to core studio and audio-production instruction, including recording and mixing techniques.
- Collaborate with university research institutes and external partners on national and international projects.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Music Technology or a closely related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Record of publication appropriate to career stage, demonstrating international standards.
- Proven record of research and publication in computational or interactive music technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in interactive music systems or new interfaces for musical expression.
- Experience in teaching audio production, recording techniques, or DAW-based workflows.
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research students.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-14
Interested candidates should review the full job description and application instructions on the Maynooth University vacancies portal. Applications must be submitted through the official online recruitment system using the provided reference number.
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