NWU- School of Music
Description
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
Requirements:
Town:
Potchefstroom
Position:
Junior Lecturer / Lecturer
Starting Date:
November 30, 2025
Date Created:
November 7, 2025
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.
Duties Include:
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.
Additional Info:
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