Professional Practice Fellow / Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Contemporary and Musical Theatr

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SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS | TE KĀHUI TAU
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES | TE KETE ARONUI

About our team/Mō te tīma

At the creative heart of the University, the School of Performing Arts is a vibrant and inclusive community where music takes centre stage. Our students and staff are passionate performers, composers, songwriters, educators and researchers, combining professional practice with innovative teaching and scholarship. Through our music programmes, students develop their artistic voice, creative problem-solving abilities, collaborative skills and discipline-specific expertise, while gaining the confidence to express themselves and connect with audiences. Committed to excellence, we foster a supportive and respectful environment that inspires creativity, nurtures talent and cultivates a lifelong passion for music and the performing arts.

The role/Te mahi

As a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, you will provide specialist teaching across contemporary commercial music and musical theatre vocal styles. You will deliver engaging individual and group tuition, support auditions and assessments, and contribute to a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for diverse performance careers.

Working closely with colleagues and students, you will help shape a vibrant performance culture through participation in productions, showcases, recruitment activities, and broader School initiatives. You will also maintain an active professional practice, ensuring students benefit from current industry knowledge and contemporary vocal pedagogy.

Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will be an accomplished performer and educator with expertise in contemporary and/or musical theatre voice. Passionate about developing emerging artists, you will have the skills to support students in building technical mastery, performance confidence, stylistic versatility, and industry readiness.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

•    An established professional background in contemporary music and/or musical theatre performance.
•    Demonstrated experience teaching voice in one-to-one and group settings.
•    Strong knowledge of contemporary vocal techniques and performance practice.
•    Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills.
•    A commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student success.
•    Cultural competence and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally safe practice.
•    Registration, or eligibility to register, with an appropriate professional body such as MENZA or NEWSATS.

Experience teaching in a tertiary setting, directing vocal ensembles, or professional experience within the musical theatre industry will be highly regarded.

Further details/Pūroko

The position is a variable hours, fixed-term role for 3 years, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The hours allocated each year will depend on the number of students enrolled and their needs, which may result in appointing multiple Professional Practice Fellows.

The appointment ranges for this role are Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1-2-3-4 - $75,727 to $137,444 (pro-rata).

Appointment level will be determined by the candidate’s academic achievements, skills, and experience and salary prorated for hours of work.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact the Head of Music, Jennifer Cattemole, Head of School, Performing Arts via the contact details below. 

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601494 will close on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Note\: As a variable hours position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Jennifer Cattemole    Tel\: +64 3 479 4025

Position details: Professional Practice Fellow-JD

Position details: Senior Professional Practice Fellow-JD

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