Part-time Music Instructor

The Part-time Music Instructor teaches undergraduate courses and supports students in developing their understanding of music traditions, concepts, and practice. The role requires a strong academic grounding in music and the ability to explain musical ideas clearly in a university learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver undergraduate music classes with clear learning objectives and suitable course materials.
• Introduce relevant concepts from music, musicology, ethnomusicology, or music education using examples and student-centred instruction.
• Help students build listening, analytical, contextual, and practical understanding of music and its traditions.
• Assess student participation and learning against course expectations and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain appropriate course documentation and coordinate with the department on teaching schedules and academic requirements.
• Contribute to a respectful learning environment that recognises diverse musical traditions and student backgrounds.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Music, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of both Western and Arab music traditions.
• Prior university-level teaching is preferred; strong English communication is required and Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Music education, musicology, Western music, Arab music traditions, undergraduate teaching, assessment, communication, course planning. The successful candidate should be dependable, organised, responsive to feedback, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders. Careful record keeping, professional conduct, and a consistent focus on quality are important throughout the work.

The position calls for someone who can manage priorities without losing attention to detail. A practical approach to problem-solving, reliable follow-through, and a willingness to work collaboratively will help the team maintain a consistent standard of delivery. The successful candidate should be comfortable adapting to changing priorities while remaining focused on agreed objectives.