Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced lecturer to teach jazz performance and theory at the undergraduate level. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree or PhD and possess university teaching experience, along with a strong background in research or the music industry. The role includes supervising postgraduate students and contributing to departmental administration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with registration towards a PhD for Lecturer level.
• PhD required at Senior Lecturer level.
• University teaching experience and research ability required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate solo and ensemble jazz performance.
• Teach jazz theory and improvisation at all undergraduate levels.
• Supervise post-graduate jazz studies students.

Skills

Jazz performance

Jazz theory

Music technology

Research experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree or PhD

Job description

Brief Description

The incumbent’s primary area of creative work, research teaching experience and qualifications should be in the areas of jazz performance, theory and composition, specialising in jazz piano performance. The applicant should also demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of South African and pan-African jazz. It is recommended that the applicant’s creative work and research engages other musical genres, media, and arts disciplines in order to complement the existing profile of our jazz and composition staff who work in more experimental modes. Working experience in an area of music technology and production would be an advantage.

Duties

The core duties will be to teach undergraduate solo and ensemble jazz performance in learning environments including individual tuition, group practical classes and ensemble classes; teach jazz theory and improvisation at all levels of the undergraduate degree but especially first and second year; develop and teach courses in jazz; and supervise post-graduate jazz studies students. The incumbent will be expected to take on administrative roles within the Music Department and the School, including to coordinate undergraduate jazz performance courses.

Qualifications and Experience

A Master’s degree with registration towards a PhD for Lecturer level, with university teaching experience and evidence of research ability or music industry experience. A PhD is required at Senior Lecturer level, with university teaching and supervision experience, as well as a research profile and/or music industry experience.

Enquiries ONLY: Dr Musa Nkuna ([e-mail])