Assistant Professor (Music)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring music educator to join our Acting and Musical Theatre team as an Assistant Professor (Music).

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled musician and teacher with extensive experience of actor and/or musical theatre training. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional conservatoire-level training, supporting students to develop the technical, creative and professional skills needed for successful and sustainable careers in the performing arts.

Working alongside colleagues across the Music and Singing departments, you will contribute to an innovative, inclusive and industry-informed curriculum, bringing current professional practice into the classroom, rehearsal room and performance environment.

Alongside teaching, you will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, recruitment activities, productions and wider institutional initiatives, helping to ensure our training remains forward-thinking, inclusive and aligned with the evolving needs of the performing arts industry.

How to apply

Please submit the following 4 documents via email to [email protected] before the application deadline at 11:59am on Monday 26 October 2026

• A cover letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you. Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, including any practical examples that you may have.
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
• Completed Supplementary Form 

Interviews will be held in November 2026.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA, and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under-represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.