Junior Lecturer / Lecturer (P000778)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university in Potchefstroom seeks a Junior Lecturer / Lecturer in Contemporary Commercial Music. The role includes teaching practical singing modules, conducting research, and supervising academic work. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in Contemporary Commercial Music, with a commitment to community engagement. This permanent position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in lecturing Contemporary Commercial Music for Junior Lecturer role.
• Minimum 2 years experience in lecturing Contemporary Commercial Music for Lecturer role.
• Significant professional performing experience in CCM singing.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical CCM singing modules
• Recruit students
• Write study guides and devise new curricula
• Musically direct the CCM vocal ensemble
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research

Skills

Contemporary Commercial Music

Jazz performance

Singing techniques

Teaching strategies

Interpersonal skills

Education

Honours or four-year undergraduate degree in Contemporary Commercial Music or Jazz

Master's degree in Contemporary Commercial Music or Jazz

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HUMANITIES – SCHOOL OF MUSIC | POSITION NUMBER: (P000778) | VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER IN CONTEMPORARY COMMERCIAL MUSIC (SINGING) PEROMNES GRADE: A9/A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The NWU School of Music (Potchefstroom Campus) seeks to appoint one new academic staff member to assume teaching, research and creative work, and community engagement responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach practical contemporary commercial music (CCM) singing modules that primarily include the genres of Musical Theatre, Pop, and Jazz.
• Recruit students.
• Write and amend study guides and devise new curricula.
• Musically direct the CCM vocal ensemble.
• Teach CCM voice pedagogy and other areas of interest.
• Collaborate and build effective relationships for successful model delivery.

Research

• Provide supervision at the undergraduate, and appropriate postgraduate level.
• Research in any area of the discipline.
• Contribute to the vision and mission of the ViAMUS research entity.

Administrative duties

• Perform administrative tasks, including serving on committees.

Minimum Requirements

Junior Lecturer

• An honours or four-year undergraduate (NQF Level 8) degree in Contemporary Commercial Music or Jazz or Musical Theatre OR recognition of prior learning at NQF level 8.
• A minimum of one (1) year specialist lecturing and research experience in Contemporary Commercial Music (singing), including either Pop, Jazz, or Musical Theatre on a higher education level.
• Evidence of significant professional performing experience in CCM singing, including either Pop, Jazz, or Musical Theatre nationally.

Lecturer

• A master’s (NQF Level 9) degree in Contemporary Commercial Music or Jazz or Musical Theatre OR recognition of prior learning at master’s level.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ specialist lecturing and research experience in Contemporary Commercial Music (singing), including either Pop, Jazz, or Musical Theatre at a higher education level.
• Research (including creative outputs) experience at a higher education level.
• Evidence of significant professional performing experience in CCM singing, including either Pop, Jazz, or Musical Theatre nationally and internationally.

Added Advantages

• Significant experience in jazz performance and teaching.
• Experience in dance.
• The ability to arrange music for ensembles and small bands

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Professional knowledge of Contemporary Commercial Music singing techniques, theories, teaching strategies, and research methodologies.
• A knowledge of the repertoire, style and performance practice of CCM, including Pop, Jazz, and Musical Theatre.
• The ability to diagnose and remedy vocal faults among CCM singers.
• The ability to recruit and retain excellent students.
• Demonstrate basic skills in some of the following practical areas: piano accompaniment, song arrangement, jazz improvisation, movement, and/or choreography.
• Competencies in musical stage production.
• Additional duties may be assigned commensurate with the candidate’s expertise.
• Since the position involves staging productions during the evenings and performance/rehearsals over weekends, the incumbent must be willing to relocate to Potchefstroom.
• The ability to teach stagecraft to CCM singers (recommendation).

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while working in a team environment.
• Following instructions.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise fourth-year/honours and postgraduate research and music performance.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to:

Prof Conroy Cupido 018 2991692

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to:

Mr Byron Louw 018 285 2304

Closing date

30 November 2025

Planned commencement of duties

01 February 2026

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.