Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Inclusive Education

Job offer

The Royal Irish Academy of Music, one of the world’s leading conservatoires seeks to appoint an Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Inclusive Education to include both Junior and Tertiary students in RIAM. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to RIAM’s ambition to lead internationally in inclusive music education, ensuring that learners of all abilities can access and thrive in high-level musical training.

Positioned at the intersection of access, pedagogy, and research, the post holder will play a central role in ensuring that students with diverse learning needs are supported to continue and progress, and that inclusive practice is embedded as a core characteristic of excellence across the RIAM.

The post-holder will act as both educator and institutional resource, supporting teaching staff, engaging with students and families, and contributing to research and thought leadership in inclusive pedagogy. They will be committed to high-quality teaching and learning in a student-centred environment coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in inclusive or special education, along with 2 years’ relevant teaching experience and a strong commitment to widening access in the arts.

For full details on responsibilities, person specification, pay scale, please view the full job description attached.

The role is offered full-time (permanent contract). As RIAM is an institution that has students from all over Ireland, the position may involve Saturday duties and working after 3pm on weekdays for junior students. As such, all applicants must confirm this availability prior to interview.

Salary will be offered on appropriate level of assistant lecturer or lecturer pay scale as relevant.

Pension: Employer PRSA with 5% of gross salary minimum employee contribution and 10% of gross salary employer contribution.

Annual Leave: 29 days

How to apply

Applications should contain a letter of motivation and CV and should be submitted to careers@riam.ie. Attachment should be one file only and saved in PDF format. Late applications will not be accepted.

• For general enquiries relating to this post please contact marianahamilton@riam.ie

• Closing date: Friday, 26th June 2026

• Interviews will take place the week commencing 6th July 2026

Applicants for this role must be legally entitled to work in Ireland.

Garda Vetting may be required due to the nature or the role and working with children.