PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the position in Contemporary Commercial Music Studies (Piano) is to contribute to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, scholarly activity, community engagement and academic administration within the School of Creative Industries and Performing Arts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.           Teaching and Learning (Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching):

•                          Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the School of Creative Industries and Performing Arts.

2.           Research (including creative outputs):

•                          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.

3.           Community engagement:

•                          Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research and outreach projects.

4.           Administration and other tasks:

•                          Undertake academic and administrative responsibilities associated with teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum delivery, including serving on committees

LECTURER

•                          A Master of Music with specialization in Piano Performance at NQF Level 9.

•                          A minimum of three (3) years' experience in teaching piano studies at the tertiary level.

•                          A minimum of five (5) years' experience nationally as a pianist in solo and ensemble contexts.

OR

SENIOR LECTURER

•                          A Doctorate in Music with specialization in Piano Performance at NQF Level 10.

•                          A minimum of five (5) years' experience in teaching piano studies at the tertiary level.

•                          A minimum of eight (8) years' experience nationally as a pianist in solo and ensemble contexts.

OR       

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

•                          A Doctorate in Music with specialization in Piano Performance at NQF Level 10.

•                          A minimum of seven (7) years' experience in teaching piano studies at the tertiary level.

•                          A minimum of ten (10) years' experience nationally as a pianist in solo and ensemble contexts.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

               LECTURER

•                          A completed doctoral degree or evidence of significant progress towards a doctoral qualification (NQF Level 10).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•                          The incumbent must possess technical and pedagogical knowledge to teach Contemporary Commercial

•                          Music (CCM) performance and pedagogy/didactics to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Styles

•                          include Jazz, Musical Theatre and Pop.

•                          Must be able to convey the interpretation and stylistic knowledge of solo and ensemble piano

•                          repertoire in Jazz, CCM and Pop.

•                          Must be able to accompany instrumentalists and singers in the various CCM styles, including Jazz, Musical

•                          Theatre and Pop.

•                          Must be able to accompany students in the CCM ensembles, including Musical Theatre productions.

•                          Must assist in facilitating performance opportunities for students, including concerts, university functions, and

•                          examinations.

•                          Must conduct research in the respective area or deliver accredited creative outputs.

•                          Must be able to contribute to the development of curricula, study guides and incorporate technology in

•                          teaching.

•                          The ability to recruit and retain excellent students. The incumbent will need to develop a specific

•                          recruitment plan to increase student applications and enrolments within 2 years.

•                          Must be able to supervise postgraduate students (both practical and the written thesis) at the appropriate level.

•                          Must be able to perform concerts with staff members and students where applicable and contribute to additional needs of the school.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

 The successful candidate:

•             Must be able to work autonomously yet form part of a team

•             Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

•             Must represent and adopt the values and brand of the university

•             Must be willing to relocate to Potchefstroom due to the nature of the work

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 on 018 299 1697

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                             09 November 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                           As soon as possible

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.

It all starts here ®