Royal Academy of Music 
London, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The Royal Academy of Music in London is seeking a Senior Professor of Accordion for a part-time role starting in January 2027. This position requires 12 hours per week and involves leading the Accordion Department to sustain educational and artistic success. The ideal candidate must be a high-calibre musician with an outstanding reputation as both a performer and teacher, demonstrating charismatic leadership potential. Responsibilities include planning department operations, enhancing student experiences, collaborating with senior leaders on artistic work, and acting as an external advocate for the Academy. A competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered. Applications are due by November 12, 2026, with interviews scheduled for November 20, 2026. The Academy does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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Project Description
Senior Professor of Accordion
Job descriptionPart-time: 12 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Competitive salary and benefits
Reference: 26.000041
The Royal Academy of Music is one of the world’s leading conservatoires. We pride ourselves on being a stimulating, forward looking and a friendly environment with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 50 countries. Based in central London adjacent to Regent’s Park, we have trained musicians to the highest professional standards since 1822 and we remain focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders in disciplines including classical, jazz, composition and musical theatre.
We are seeking to appoint a new Senior Professor of Accordion to succeed the distinguished instrumentalist Owen Murray in January 2027. The successful applicant should have the vision and ability to undertake the leading role in sustaining and developing the outstanding educational and artistic successes of the department.
The appointee will be responsible for the planning and day-to-day operation of the Accordion Department within the Mission and Strategic Plan of the Academy.
You will be a musician of the highest calibre, with an outstanding reputation as a performer and teacher and have a high profile within the music industry. In addition, you will have the potential for charismatic leadership, working to develop the educational experience of students. You will also work closely with the Deputy Principal and other leaders to enhance the artistic and educational work of the Academy in solo and chamber music performance.
You will also be an effective advocate externally for the department and the Academy within both the music profession and the music education sector.
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered which will be at a level commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate and the management, strategic accountabilities and responsibilities of this role, and will be discussed at interview.
Completed applications must be received by 23.59 (midnight) on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on-site on Friday 20 November 2026.
The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.
Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.
The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.
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