Associate Professor in Composition/Music Technology

UKZN • Higher Education • Master's Degree • PHP • 9 hours ago
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Senior · 6+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.

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Professor Fhatuwani Nixwell Mudau is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. Professor Mudau possesses a BSc in Agric (Crop Science) from the University of Venda in 1996.
ukzn.ac.za • Pietermaritzburg • Westville • Pinetown • Durban • Higher Education

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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES,

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,

COMPOSITION/MUSIC TECHNOLOGY,

MUSIC DISCIPLINE,

SCHOOL OF ARTS,

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS,

REFERENCE NO.: SA13/2026.

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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 Incumbent is expected to coordinate and lecture modules in Composition and Music Technology. The successful candidate will play a leading role in curriculum development and practice-based research, while providing strategic and creative direction for the Music Recording Studio.

The position requires an active practitioner-scholar capable of bridging traditional acoustic environments with modern digital domains. Teaching duties span both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside the sustained supervision of postgraduate research.

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

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD degreein Music Technology, Composition or other related areas in the Music Discipline
  • At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or the creative industries.
  • Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in accredited journals, appropriate for the level of an Associate Professor.
  • Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants or creative project funding.
  • A sustained track record of successful supervision and graduation of postgraduate students at the Master's and PhD levels.
  • 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

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process

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