Songwriting Lecturers/Kaiako x 3
SONGWRITING VACANCIES AT SAE
The Songwriting programmes at SAE Auckland are expanding! In 2025, we will be delivering new Level 6 Songwriting courses, as well as supporting students to write songs in Te Reo Māori and/or a Pacific Language. As a result, we need more staff to teach into our Diploma in Songwriting and Musicianship and Bachelor of Songwriting.
There are three part-time, permanent positions available:
- 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) Songwriting Lecturer/Kaiako
- 0.2FTE (8 hours per week) Songwriting Lecturer/Kaiako and Pacific Language stream Coordinator
- 0.2FTE (8 hours per week) Songwriting Lecturer/Kaiako and Te Reo Māori Language stream Coordinator
The Position Description for each role can be viewed here
About the roles
Reporting to the Academic Dean and working closely with the Head of Songwriting, the Songwriting Lecturer/Kaiako is responsible for the development, delivery, assessment and moderation of courses within the Diploma in Songwriting and Musicianship and Bachelor of Songwriting programmes.Relevant administrative work and ongoing pastoral care of students are also essential facets of the role. As SAE courses are collaborative across Music, Audio and Screen Production, the role includes facilitation of multidisciplinary creative projects.
The Songwriting Lecturer/Kaiako and Te Reo Māori Language Coordinator also specifically focuses on supporting students to write songs in te reo Māori.The Songwriting Lecturer/Kaiako and Pacific Language Coordinator also specifically focuses on supporting students to write songs in a Pacific Language.
The Lecturers/Kaiako we seek will ideally have the following:
- Be a dynamic tertiary teacher, with impressive teaching experience ideally within the New Zealand tertiary environment
- Be able to contribute to the latest developments and perspectives on creative media education and ideally have some experience of project-based learning
- Have an understanding of how Te Tiriti o Waitangi impacts on tertiary teaching and learning
- Have an understanding of research by creative practice and be research active
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Music or associated discipline, ideally at Masters level or willingness to undertake Masters study
- Have industry experience within the music and audio industry and enjoy strong networks and a positive reputation within the industry
Additionally, the Te Reo Māori Coordinator should hold the expertise to facilitate classes that focus on Māori Language and culture. The Pacific Language Coordinator should hold expertise to facilitate classes that focus on Pacific Languages and culture.
What we can offer you:
- Work in Parnell village, just a short walk from Auckland’s CBD
- Free car-parking space on site
- Creative, modern, world-class facilities
- Genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- A truly global organisation on the forefront of creative media education
- Category 1 tertiary provider with the highest possible category NZQA rating in our most recent External Evaluation and Review (EER
About Us
Established in 1976, SAE Creative Media Institute provides niche creative media programmes to about 10,000 students at more than 50 campuses around the world.SAE is recognised for providing students with access to the industry-standard equipment and facilities, employing teaching staff with strong industry experience and delivering hands on teaching and learning in small class environments. SAE Institute engages with industry to develop curriculum that is relevant to local and global workforce needs.
Work integrated learning is embedded in SAE qualification to ensure work ready graduates.
Globally, SAE offers an extensive suite of creative media qualifications, from short courses and professional training through to bachelor and postgraduate degrees. The SAE New Zealand campus offers Diplomas and Degrees in Audio Production, Music Production, Songwriting and Screen Production.SAE Auckland is accredited as an NZQA Degree-granting institution. In our most recent NZQA External Evaluation and Review (EER) SAE Auckland was awarded a Category 1 rating.
Diversity and Inclusion
SAE promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace will deliver a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students and clients. SAE is committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive and supportive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How to apply
Please apply via seek.co.nz to lodge your application successfully, and ensure you stipulate which of the three part time roles you are interested in, in your cover letter. For enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Suzette Major. Contact details are available on our website.
Applications close on Friday 29 November however, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants prior to close date. Applications received after the close date may be considered pending the recruitment process.
To our agency partners - thank you for your interest however, we do not accept unsolicited applications and we do not require support for this role, at this stage.
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