Ney Teacher

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting directly to the Programme Leader and Dean and working with them as part of the College of Music team, music tutors shall execute the following tasks and responsibilities:

- Providing one to one and small group tuition in Principal Study area (ney)
- Offering chamber music coaching (if required and appropriate)
- Developing study, practice, and exam materials as needed.
- Liaising with students, Programme Leaders, and other members of faculty and staff, to organise student exams, performances, and masterclasses.
- Working with the Programme Leader to ensure all programme documents are complete and satisfactory.

Key Interactions
As part of the team, working closely with the Programme Leaders and other specialist tutors to ensure the students are provided with the highest levels of teaching, learning and support during their course of study. Through the departmental channels within the Academy, the SPAA team will facilitate these fundamental practices ensuring programmes are running efficiently for the benefit of the students and the wider arts community in Sharjah and the UAE.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

- Master’s degree in music or Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant professional experience.
- Advanced knowledge and practice-based expertise in ney performance with specialist understanding of a variety of genres and styles in Arabic art music.
- Teaching experience in ney performance.

Desirable:

- Doctorate degree in music
- Experience of teaching and training in Higher Education/Conservatoire with familiarity of UAE, UK, US higher education and current developments
- Experience of working and/or teaching in interdisciplinary contexts.
- Artistic and/or academic research experience in Arabic art music.

How to apply
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Link to audio(visual) recording of a relevant performance.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Application Question(s):

- Visa status

**Experience**:

- Ney Tutor: 5 years (required)

Application Deadline: 30/06/2025