Lecturer (Music)

LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LASALLE College of the Arts is seeking a Programme Leader for the Diploma in Performance programme. This role involves academic leadership, curriculum oversight, and managing student projects while fostering professional development and research in performing arts.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of tertiary-level teaching experience.
• 5 years of professional experience in performing arts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum development and class planning.
• Manage resources and teach within the programme.
• Ensure quality assurance to meet academic standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Curriculum Planning

Research

Education

PhD or MFA

Job description

Offer Description

LASALLE College of the Arts, the highest ranked specialist arts institution in Southeast Asia for Performing Arts, offers 36 diploma, BA (Hons), and postgraduate programmes across arts and design disciplines. The faculty comprises award-winning artists, designers, educators, and researchers, with practice-led research that positions LASALLE as an international centre of excellence. LASALLE is a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore alliance.

Programme Leader (Diploma in Performance)

The School of Dance and Theatre seeks to appoint a Programme Leader responsible for the academic leadership and management of the Diploma in Performance programme. Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts and the Head of the School of Dance and Theatre, the role involves overseeing curriculum development, class planning, managing student projects and exhibitions, and ensuring quality assurance to meet academic standards. The Programme Leader will manage resources, including staff and visiting artists, and will also teach within the programme and other related courses.

The role emphasizes staff professional development, practice, and research, encouraging applications from individuals with an established professional practice and research profile.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification (preferably PhD or MFA) with substantial professional practice.
• At least eight years of tertiary-level teaching experience and five years of professional experience in performing arts.
• Experience teaching performing arts in multicultural contexts and knowledge of the Singaporean and regional arts landscape.
• Seven years in course/programme management, including team management.
• Proven skills in curriculum planning, budgeting, and programme delivery.
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire students.
• Experience in acting teaching, especially Stanislavskian techniques, and acting for camera.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and possess good pastoral skills.
• Research profile in performing arts and education, with mentoring experience.
• Understanding of student recruitment and social media promotion.

To apply, interested candidates should submit their application via the LASALLE careers portal or email a letter of interest, CV, current and expected salary, and the position applied for to [e-mail]. Applications can also be sent in writing to:

Senior Director & Chief Human Resource Officer
Division of Human Resources & Organisation Development
LASALLE College of the Arts
1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940

Closing date: 31 May 2025 or until the position is filled.