{"id":843,"date":"2025-10-22T07:16:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T07:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=843"},"modified":"2025-10-24T18:51:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:51:42","slug":"lecturer-senior-lecturer-in-screen-composition-at-university-of-canterbury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=843","title":{"rendered":"Lecturer \/ Senior Lecturer in Screen Composition at University of Canterbury, New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/university-of-canterbury.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/university-of-canterbury.jpeg 311w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/university-of-canterbury-300x156.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Reference #<\/td><td>28699<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Posted on<\/td><td>20 Oct 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closes on<\/td><td>16 Nov 2025 23:55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location(s)<\/td><td>Christchurch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expertise<\/td><td>Education &amp; Training, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Tertiary Teaching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Job level(s)<\/td><td>Academic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work type(s)<\/td><td>Continuing (Permanent) full-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More details (document)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Position description 1<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.canterbury.ac.nz\/blob\/PD+Senior+Lecturer+October+2025.pdf?bm=rawanswerfile&amp;id=0rk060f56o6symymjuvqgc3tul&amp;vid=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PD Senior Lecturer October 2025.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Position description 2<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.canterbury.ac.nz\/blob\/PD+Lecturer+October+2025.pdf?bm=rawanswerfile&amp;id=0cvprdu96h41i2fd5hhm099b5y&amp;vid=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PD Lecturer October 2025.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Te Kura Toi Matihiko | School of Creative &amp; Digital Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in \u014ctautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuing (permanent) position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Kia hiwa r\u0101, kia hiwa r\u0101!<\/em><br><em>He hiahia, he p\u016bkenga n\u014du ki te mahi a te P\u016bkenga \/ P\u016bkenga Matua? N\u0101ia te p\u014dwhiri n\u0101 Te Whare W\u0101nanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te t\u016branga nei.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UC is a broad-based tertiary education and research provider with a strong profile in the creative arts. It has a long-established Music department which includes composition, performance, and creative music technology across a wide spectrum of styles. We are also investing in Aotearoa New Zealand&#8217;s creative economy through building capability, facilities, and technology for the digital screen industry.&nbsp; In the first of its kind in Australasia, UC&#8217;s new&nbsp;<strong>Digital Screen<\/strong>&nbsp;Programme will provide training for future leaders in film production, game development, and cross-reality, helping New Zealand play a key role in the future of digital screen convergence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We seek a dynamic academic with practice-based experience in composition, including industry-level composition for screen, to lead the composition programme in the School of Music and contribute to the Bachelor of Music Digital Screen (Honours), collaborating with colleagues in Music and Digital Screen, especially Screen Sound. You will prepare students to excel in music composition and in the screen industry by teaching across all levels, supervising creative projects, and building strong industry partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this role, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead the development of the Composition and, in, particular, Screen Composition programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruit undergraduate and postgraduate students in Composition, including Screen Composition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect music and screen at the frontier of a converging industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train students to produce industry-standard creative outputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop graduates with the capacity to innovate, collaborate, and respond to real-world challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with community and industry partners to ensure impact and relevance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>M\u014du | Who You Are<\/strong><br>You will bring tertiary teaching and research experience, alongside strong links to the screen industry. Applicants working across both popular and art music are especially encouraged to apply. A research degree (DMA or PhD) in composition is highly preferred, though equivalent professional experience will be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong portfolio of music, including some music for screen (film, TV, games).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognised expertise and creative outputs in screen composition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative and effective teaching practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong practical composition, arranging, and orchestration skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical production skills using industry-standard tools and workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness of current trends and best practice in music composition, including screen music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to show how music enhances cinematic and perceptual experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to equity, diversity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with openness to te reo M\u0101ori or Pacific languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong community and industry relationships that support student success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This is an exciting opportunity to join UC at the forefront of creative education, helping shape the next generation of storytellers who will define the future of composition of music for screen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ng\u0101 Painga o UC | Why UC<br><\/strong>Tangata T\u016b, Tangata Ora &#8212; Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What we offer<\/strong><br>The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>relocation support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>widely accessible sabbatical provision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a unique bequest funded endowment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.nz\/about-uc\/what-we-do\/teaching\/erskine-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erskine Fund<\/a>) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flexible working arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supportive working environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional development and study opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>living in revitalised\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.christchurchnz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u014ctautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite caf\u00e9s and eateries, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on our Benefits, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.nz\/joinus\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.nz\/joinus\/benefits\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 &#8211; $113,616; Senior Lecturer $119,586 &#8211; $149,806.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The closing date for this position is: 16 November 2025 (midnight NZ time)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.&nbsp;<\/em><em>Kindly note that the second-stage interviews are expected to be held in mid-January 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>P\u0113hea te tono mai | How You Apply<br><\/strong>Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a\u00a0<strong>cover letter<\/strong>\u00a0which includes a\u00a0<strong>2-3-page statement<\/strong>\u00a0outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a\u00a0<strong>Resume\u00a0<\/strong>which includes a\u00a0<strong>list of relevant research publications<\/strong>\u00a0(combined).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A portfolio of recent creative work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz\">WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.canterbury.ac.nz\/jobdetails?ajid=NR9R9\">https:\/\/jobs.canterbury.ac.nz\/jobdetails?ajid=NR9R9<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Details Reference # 28699 Posted on 20 Oct 2025 Closes on 16 Nov 2025 23:55 Location(s) Christchurch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=843"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":874,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/843\/revisions\/874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}