Music Teacher

Poornima University; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in India is seeking qualified candidates for faculty positions in the Department of Performing Arts. This role requires a PhD in Music and involves teaching undergraduate to doctoral courses while conducting research and supervising PhD scholars. Candidates should demonstrate experience in music theory and practice and possess a proactive and collaborative approach to build a benchmark academic environment. Fluency in English with knowledge of Hindi is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching music theory and practice.
• Practitioner of Music with a record of research publications.
• Capacity to supervise PhD research.
• Record of research publications and funded/collective projects.
• Experience or demonstrated capacity to supervise PhD research.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Hindi or willingness to learn is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Music specialisation within the Department of Performing Arts.
• Design and teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses.
• Supervise PhD scholars; mentor student projects.
• Conduct and publish research in music studies and performance.
• Build collaborations (artists, institutions, MoUs).
• Contribute to curriculum development, research initiatives, and outreach.
• Strengthen departmental networks through guest faculty and internships.

Skills

Vision to build a benchmark academic environment in performing arts

Ability to bridge performance, research, and pedagogy

Proactive, collaborative, and creative approach

Proactive, collaborative, and creative

Education

PhD in Music or a closely related discipline

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for faculty positions in the Department of Performing Arts.

Positions Available

• Associate Professor (Music)
• Professor (Music)
• Music studies and performance (theory & practice)
• Preferably specialised in traditional music with familiarity with Western music and notation.
• Local–global and intercultural music practices
• Technology and innovation in music education and creation

Responsibilities

• Lead the Music specialisation within the Department of Performing Arts
• Design and teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses
• Supervise PhD scholars; mentor student projects and performances
• Conduct and publish research in music studies and performance
• Build collaborations (artists, institutions, MoUs)
• Contribute to curriculum development, research initiatives, and outreach
• Strengthen departmental networks through guest faculty and internships

Qualifications

• PhD in Music or a closely related discipline
• Experience teaching music theory and practice
• Practitioner of Music
• Record of research publications and funded/collective projects
• Experience or demonstrated capacity to supervise PhD research
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Hindi or willingness to learn is a plus.

Required Skills

• Vision to build a benchmark academic environment in performing arts
• Ability to bridge performance, research, and pedagogy
• Proactive, collaborative, and creative approach