Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university, with over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, making it one of the country's largest employers. The Creative Arts and Industries faculty (CAI), the university's creative center, promotes artistic and professional innovation and collaboration.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Te Whare o ngā Pūkōrero Pūoro | School of Music is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Composition. The successful candidate will plan and deliver research-led teaching, and supervise music composition at all programme levels - from undergraduate to Doctorate. The role includes delivering lectures in compositional theory, technique, and repertoire. You will produce innovative creative research outputs with national and/or international impact. This role will provide students with opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of music in contemporary society and with the necessary resources and skills to enable them to undertake further enquiry, research and work-related practice

This is a full time (40 hours per week) permanent position.
We are looking for someone to start before February 2025
Remuneration: L1 $94,981 - L7 $113,463,  SL1 $120,752 - SL5 $138,721

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Te Whare o ngā Pūkōrero Pūoro | School of Music is New Zealand's largest and most comprehensive music school, serving as a hub of performance, research, and creativity. Our team comprises leading performers, researchers, and teachers with both local and international experience. We pride ourselves on being highly collaborative, friendly, and musically open-minded, with a strong focus on students and values-driven work.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Music Composition and be capable of teaching and supervising a diverse student cohort from undergraduate to doctoral levels. They should have an active composition practice recognised through national or international commissions, publications, or presentations. The candidate must demonstrate skills in both notated and electronic/algorithmic composition and have experience collaborating in various musical and non-musical contexts.

Experience in teaching composition at a tertiary level and familiarity with the national music sector are desirable, along with a history of building external community and industry partnerships. We encourage early or mid-career composers and those historically underrepresented in composition practice to apply, including individuals for whom English is a second language.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant teaching, laboratory, and research facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours).
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme.
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave.

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Tuesday 06 August 2024 to be considered. Please reach out to Dr. David Chisholm (david.chisholm@auckland.ac.nz) for a confidential conversation. Please not we are happy to respond to questions but do not accept applications via email. 

We reserve the right to close this position early if a suitable candidate is found.

Additional Information  

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz