Associate Professor: Composition/Music Technology

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for an Associate Professor in Composition and Music Technology within the Music Discipline of the School of Arts at Howard College Campus. The appointee will lead curriculum development, drive practice-based research, and provide strategic direction for the Music Recording Studio.

Teaching duties span undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with sustained supervision of postgraduate research and strong academic leadership demonstrated via

Qualifications

• PhD in Music Technology, Composition or related areas.
• Six+ years of teaching, research or creative industry experience.
• Sustained publications in accredited journals.
• Evidence of external research grants or project funding.
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students (Masters/PhD).
• National and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Strong academic leadership including mentorship and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lecture modules in Composition and Music Technology.
• Lead curriculum development and practice-based research.
• Provide strategic direction for the Music Recording Studio.
• Supervise postgraduate research at Masters and PhD levels.

Skills

Academic leadership

Mentorship

Research grants

Education

PhD in Music Technology or Composition (or related)

Job description

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: COMPOSITION/MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

MUSIC DISCIPLINE

SCHOOL OF ARTS

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Arts is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Incumbent is expected to coordinate and lecture modules in Composition and Music Technology. The successful candidate will play a leading role in curriculum development and practice-based research, while providing strategic and creative direction for the Music Recording Studio.

The position requires an active practitioner-scholar capable of bridging traditional acoustic environments with modern digital domains. Teaching duties span both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside the sustained supervision of postgraduate research.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Music, Drama & Performance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD degree in Music Technology, Composition or other related areas in the Music Discipline
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or the creative industries.
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in accredited journals, appropriate for the level of an Associate Professor.
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants or creative project funding.
• A sustained track record of successful supervision and graduation of postgraduate students at the Master's and PhD levels.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department/ School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching.

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Dr Miranda Young-Jahangeer, email: [e-mail]

Appointment to this position will on the 2018 Conditions of Service.

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of application is 13 November 2026.

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