Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 Post) - Music Theory, Composition And Piano
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 12 Feb 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications Are Invited From Suitably Qualified And Experienced Persons For The Following Posts:
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities of an academic member of staff at Midlands State University are grouped into 5 main categories, which are:
(a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards.
(b) University Service and Community Engagement – the incumbent should participate in all Department/ Faculty/School and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
(c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.
(d) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services
(e) Industrialisation – through commercialisation of products
Music Theory, Composition And Piano Lecturer (Harare Campus)
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars. • Developing curricula and course material that can be used across a number of platforms. • Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base. • Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams. • Conducting research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books. • Attending and participating in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution. • Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution. • Providing support to students and other colleagues. • Staying current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should have at least a relevant master’s degree in music from a recognized university, a PhD will be an added advantage.
The prospective candidate should possess:
• Music Theory and Composition with a thrust in Harmony and counterpoint, Post tonal music theories
• Jazz composition, Soundtrack and film music composition and ability to Use compositional software such as Musescore, Sibelius and any other relevant software.
• The incumbent must have proficiency in Piano playing and performance practice.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six sets of applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
Midlands State University
P Bag 9055
Gweru
NB: Closing date for applications is Friday, 12 February 2021. Only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.
