Lecturer in Creative Practice (Music)
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Lecturer in Creative Practice (Music) is a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) role based in Hawke’s Bay that plays a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning within IDEAschool at EIT. The position supports the success of ākonga through engaging music education, contributes to curriculum development, and fosters strong connections with industry and the wider academic team.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $77,000 and $90,000 dependent on skills and experience.
The Lecturer in Creative Practice (Music) is based in IDEAschool, EIT, reporting to the Head of School and will be responsible for:
- Delivering teaching (lectures, tutorials, and technical instruction) to Level 3–7 music students at IDEAschool Hawke’s Bay
- Contributing to curriculum design, development, and evaluation within music programmes
- Assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback
- Supporting student learning, engagement, and wellbeing
- Maintaining professional and industry connections to support programme relevance
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive experience in teaching music to degree level
- Strong knowledge and experience in music technology with industry relevance
- Well-developed oral, written, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective teaching and learning
- A relevant qualification to Master’s level
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
