Contract Lecturer: Applied Electronics for Audio

Contract Lecturer: Applied Electronics for Audio

JMC Academy is seeking an experienced audio electronics professional to teach ASP415 Applied Electronics at our Sydney campus.

This position would suit an audio technician, electronics engineer, equipment designer, repair specialist or technically minded audio professional who enjoys sharing their expertise with emerging audio practitioners.

Applied Electronics introduces students to the circuit designs used in professional audio equipment and explores how different electronic components and circuit topologies influence sound.

Students develop practical skills in advanced soldering, circuit construction, testing, maintenance and fault-finding. They also learn to make informed equipment choices based on the sonic characteristics required for different production scenarios.

Topics include:

• Resistors, capacitors and inductors
• Transformers and power supplies
• Soldering techniques and semiconductor components
• Transistors, diodes and triodes
• Audio equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Operational amplifiers and circuit analysis
• Construction, testing and fault-finding of an electronic audio device

The successful applicant will deliver one three-hour class each week across a 12-week trimester. Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging theoretical and practical classes
• Demonstrating soldering, circuit construction and testing techniques
• Explaining electronic concepts in a way that is accessible to audio students
• Supervising students as they build and test an electronic device
• Supporting students with troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Providing feedback and assessing student work in accordance with the unit requirements
• Maintaining a safe and inclusive practical learning environment

• We are looking for someone who has:
• Strong knowledge of analogue electronic circuits used in audio equipment
• Practical experience with soldering, circuit construction, testing and repair
• Confidence reading circuit diagrams and analysing audio circuits
• Experience diagnosing faults in professional or consumer audio equipment
• An understanding of how circuit design and component choices can affect sonic character
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical ideas clearly
• A patient, supportive and practical approach to working with students

Previous teaching, training or mentoring experience is desirable but not essential. Applicants with substantial professional or industry experience who are interested in developing their teaching skills are encouraged to apply.

Relevant qualifications in electronics, electrical engineering, audio engineering or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

• Contractor engagement for one 12-week trimester
• Three timetabled teaching hours per week
• Face-to-face delivery at JMC Academy’s Sydney campus
• Potential for repeat teaching contracts in future trimesters for the right person

Please submit:

• A current CV outlining your relevant technical and industry experience
• A brief cover letter explaining your experience with audio electronics, soldering, circuit construction and troubleshooting
• Details of any previous teaching, training, supervision or mentoring experience

If you have practical expertise in audio electronics and would enjoy helping the next generation of audio professionals understand what is happening inside the equipment they use, we would be pleased to hear from you.