Senior Technician (Music) - Hainan Campus

The Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries has a long tradition of excellence in creative education and a dynamic alumni network of leaders in the creative industries globally. Minzu University of China (MUC) is ranked first in China among universities for ethnic minority studies. MUC aims to be one of the best universities of its kind in the world for inheriting and promoting the cultures of all ethnic groups and is one of the most prestigious universities in China in related arts and humanities disciplines. MUC has long-established campuses in Beijing and has created a beautiful new third Hainan campus in partnership with Middlesex University London to deliver joint degree programmes in Arts and Creative Industries.

The Senior Technician (Music) will provide essential technical expertise, guidance, and specialised support in Music and Music Production across our facilities. This includes but is not limited to:

• Recording studios
• Rehearsal spaces
• Post-production suites
• Live performance environments

You will be an ambitious self-starter and a skilled technical expert, playing a key role in the success of our BA (Hons) Music programme and the Joint Institute.

Your focus will be to:

• Ensure the efficient operation of Music and Music Production facilities
• Deliver technical inductions, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops
• Provide specialist input that directly supports teaching, learning, and research activities
• Collaborate with staff and students from other creative disciplines to enable interdisciplinary learning and production
• Ensure students gain the technical and creative skills necessary for their studies and future careers

The post will be based at the Hainan campus of the joint education institute. Candidates must be able to meet the Chinese visa requirements; Middlesex University will assist with obtaining a visa. Any offer of employment for this role is also conditional upon obtaining a satisfactory basic DBS certificate or equivalent.

Benefits include:

• An extremely competitive salary in the market
• 35 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme membership
• Assistance with relocation and accommodation in China
• Reimbursement of visa application expenses
• Health insurance
• Annual return flights and airport pick-up

To apply: Please return to the portal and click on Apply Online, uploading the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• Your show reel and/or any other supporting documents that you believe would be beneficial

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. You are therefore required to disclose details of any criminal record. This includes:

• All criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, even if considered spent
• Any other information that may have a bearing on your suitability for the post
• Any pending prosecutions

The University will apply for a DBS certificate before your appointment is confirmed.

If you would welcome an informal chat about the role, please contact Daniel Sosnowski, Head of Technical and Teaching Resources, via email at [email protected].