POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
MUSIC EDUCATION AND PEDAGOGY
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The purpose of the role is to enhance the learning and qualifications outcomes of New
Zealand School of Music students and the scholarly and research outputs and standing of
the School by undertaking an effective programme of teaching, research and publication;
undertaking post-graduate research supervision; and by providing administrative and
professional service to the university and the broader academic, professional and general
communities.
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Music Education and Pedagogy is responsible for:
 Coordinating all NZSM pre-tertiary programmes and developing and strengthening
links between NZSM and Secondary Schools.
 Fostering educational opportunities for NZSM tertiary level students through this
engagement at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, through programme
development and the development of curricular and extracurricular programmes.
 Delivering classes around education and pedagogy; contribute further teaching in
area of expertise.
 Facilitating and leading the development of alternative modes of learning and
engagement including across the Jazz Foundation Programme, the Young Musicians
Programme and distance learning across all NZSM courses.
 Reviewing and developing the Jazz Foundation Programme in relation to the
comprehensive needs of pre-tertiary training for all NZSM Programmes (including
classical performance and composition).
 Leading and coordinating the Young Musicians Programme effectively including
developing links with postgraduate programmes to provide pedagogical training
opportunities for postgraduate students.
 Reviewing and developing community involvement links, exploring international best
practice in linking service to schools into a pedagogical training programme, as part
of the tertiary level curriculum.
 Reviewing and developing distance and alternative teaching delivery modes for a
wide range of current NZSM courses.
 Fostering the development of opportunities for training in music education as part of
the NZSM curriculum.
 Carrying out recruitment activity aimed at attracting the top jazz and classical
students in New Zealand and internationally in their field (both undergraduate and
postgraduate), when required to the NZSM.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Associate Director, Academic and Composition
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
Programme Leader, Music Studies
Programme Leader, Classical Performance
Programme Leader, Jazz
Programme Leader, Composition
Members of the NZSM Executive Committee
Corporate Service Manager NZSM
Academic/general staff of NZSM
Students
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:
Teaching
- Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes of teaching and
delivery mediums, including through electronic and on-line technologies.
- Design and develop the academic and administrative content of assigned courses
and design the appropriate assessment criteria and processes.
- Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of all papers
allocated.
- Ensure that all assigned teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that course
materials are regularly updated.
- Allocate and supervise the teaching and marking of any assigned tutors/senior tutors,
graduate assistants and technical support personnel.
- Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of all allocated
papers within the electronic Institute of Enrolment system.
- Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of course design and
delivery.
- Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching for all papers/courses for which
paper-coordination responsibilities have been assigned.
- Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-related matters.
- Undertake teaching on each of NZSM’s campuses as required and through distance
education.
Supervision
- Contribute to the University degree completions and success by supervising the
research activities of undergraduate and postgraduate students, including
postgraduate research projects and theses.
Research and Scholarship
- Undertake an active and appropriate programme of academic and/or performance
research, including participation in team-based research as appropriate, to the level
expected by the University’s Strategic Research Capability Policy.
- Publish books, papers and/or other scholarly works in academic journals and other
publications, and/or participate in public performance and recordings to an
international standard, producing creative research outputs in the area of creative or
expressive arts.
- Participate in and present research at academic conferences, as well as in other
appropriate venues.
- Contribute to School/Institute/University seminars and workshops.
- Seek research funding where there is an opportunity to do so.
- Submit recent publications data to Research Management Services for entry onto the
appropriate system, as required.
- Periodically enter updated ‘Peer Esteem’ and ‘Contributions to the Research
Environment’ information onto the University research management system.
Service
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Contribute to the effective administration of the NZSM, through participation in all
appropriate meetings and retreats, and as member and/or chair of committees, as
assigned.
Service to the Community
- Participate in community service activities that further advance the profession or field
and which are consistent with the University’s charter and strategic goals.
- Assist the School to develop and strengthen relationships with professional and
stakeholder communities as appropriate nationally and internationally.
- Contribute to the broader community and society through the University’s obligations
under the Education Act to fulfil “the role as critic and conscience of society”.
- Assist the School to develop an environment which gives effect to the principles of
the Treaty of Waitangi.
University Responsibilities
- Serve on University and/or School committees.
- Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching, research, community
service and administrative practices.
- Contribute to the development of a School environment that values teamwork,
cooperation and collegiality.
- Contribute to the effective administration of the School.
- Take responsibility for professional self-improvement and development.
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
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Relevant PhD (or equivalent) or other post-graduate qualification.
NB. Appointments made where the required qualification is close to completion will
require completion within a specified timeframe as a condition of appointment.
High level experience in jazz and/or classical performance, preferably with
experience across both.
Demonstrated teaching and research experience in a university or other tertiary
teaching environment.
Proven competence in multiple modes and mediums of teaching, including electronic
and on-line technologies.
Demonstrated ability in effective course design and development, curriculum content,
and the presentation and layout of course and study materials.
Ability to link course materials with well-defined learning outcomes appropriate to the
level of the course.
Proven record of rapport with students, and of fostering the highest level of
performance standards.
Clear, confident and skilled classroom presenter and instrumental lesson teacher.
Competence in teaching research writing and supervising research projects and
theses.
Willingness to participate in peer review of teaching in order to continually improve
own and colleagues’ teaching effectiveness.
Demonstrated track record of research activity and performance appropriate to the
level of appointment.
Demonstrated collegiality in an academic teaching, research and service
environment.
Demonstrated contribution to university service responsibilities.