Associate Professor in Applied Ethnomusicology

Introduction

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES,

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,

APPLIED ETHNOMUSICOLOGY,

SCHOOL OF ARTS,

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS,

REFERENCE NO.: SA10/2026.

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Arts is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The successful candidate will coordinate and lecture modules in the African Music and Dance specialisation in the Music Discipline. The Music Discipline has established a reputation for innovative African-centered teaching and practice-based research. The successful applicant should have theoretical and practical experience in this specialisation and would be expected to teach both practical and theoretical aspects of the curriculum, at as well as the applied ethnomusicology components of the curriculum at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise postgraduate students. The position requires an academic who is willing to engage with curriculum development and delivery and who will play a leading role in teaching and research in the African Music and Dance Programme

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Music, Drama & Performance

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral degreein Applied Ethnomusicologyor other related fields
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or creative industry
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in accredited journals, appropriate for the level of an Associate Professor.
• Evidence of successful attraction of external research grants or creative project funding
• A sustained track record of successful supervision and graduation of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Dr Miranda Young-Jahangeer, email: [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of application is 13 November 2026.

All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php

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