Assistant Professor - Sound

Assistant Professor - Sound

LAMDA Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Role: Teaching
Contract: Permanent
London

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The primary focus of this role is to introduce the Production & Technical Arts students to the skills required & roles within a Theatre, or related industry, Sound Department. The role requires you to give class to the students as well as supporting them in their delivery of practical show roles.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide lectures and/or teaching in small groups of students
To discuss, with the Head of Sound, the broad content of the teaching to be undertaken and the methodologies for/purposes of that teaching.
To prepare for the teaching sequence by drawing together relevant knowledge from their research/professional experience and undertaking any necessary scholarship to cover the range of teaching input required.
To prepare for each teaching session by selecting and preparing the content, deciding upon any exercises/materials to be used and planning their approach to the session.
To ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives for their sessions.
To contribute to the quality of the Drama School by contributing on the basis of their research/professional knowledge.
To help students absorb knowledge, build upon it and help them to overcome any problems they encounter in understanding and applying knowledge.
To promote depth of learning by providing clarification of material taught, responding to student questions, facilitating discussion in classes, providing any supplementary explanation/material required and introducing them to new issues raised in recent research and/or current professional practice.
To provide individual academic advice/support to students, including advice on appropriate reading and recent developments.
To provide formative feedback to students in class.
Where required, to set assessment tasks, mark formally assessed work (subject to moderation by the Head of Sound) and act as a principal marker for any assessment tasks they have set.
To undertake organisational and administrative tasks directly related to your own teaching.
To review the outcome of your teaching and contribute feedback to the review and forward planning.

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Job Requirements

To maintain connections within the industry and support the students in the organisation of professional work placements.
To oversee the preparation, Sound Rig, Technical and Dress rehearsals and performances in LAMDA's Theatres or other performance spaces in the UK and overseas.
To prepare and deliver Sound classes to PTASS students, in liaison with the Head of Sound and Course Leader of Production and Technical Arts - Stage and Screen (PTASS)
To help maintain a custom and practice within the Department that is up to date with that of the industry.
To deliver tutorials to the students within the Sound Department and draw up written assessments of the students at the end of each "show rotation" in conjunction with the Head of Sound.
To carry out any other teaching duties deemed necessary as a member of the teaching staff of the PTASS course, and generally supervising all student work in the capacity of a Trainer.

Job Responsibilities

Provide supervision for students in individual undergraduate research projects

To teach on the Sound Summer School if required.
To supervise, as required, Sound work that takes place in the LAMDA's theatres outside of term time.
To liaise with external companies and co-ordinate sound requirements for private hires.

Departmental tutor to all students within the Sound Department.
To manage and maintain a networked suite of Apple Mac Computers for the Purposes of Studio and Live Production & Performance.
To care for the personal and professional well-being of students on the PTASS course.
To ensure the adherence to relevant Health and Safety guidelines on all electrical work carried out by students at LAMDA.
To undertake safety and maintenance (where reasonable) of the Sound and communications installations and equipment of LAMDA's Theatres, the Sound Studios and department in general.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant Professor - Sound
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Assistant Professor - Sound

Job: Assistant Professor - Sound

Organisation: LAMDA

Postcode: W14 9DA

How to Apply

How to Apply
Please submit the following 4 documents via email to [email protected] by midnight on 20/08/2026.

• 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.
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (can be found on our website)
• Completed Supplementary Form (can be found on our website)