Professional Practice Fellow / Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Classical Voice
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About the role
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 programme, 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
The School of Performing Arts is seeking an accomplished and passionate Classical Voice educator and performer to join our Music Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire aspiring singers through high-quality individual and group teaching while contributing to a thriving artistic and academic community.
As a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, you will provide specialist tuition in classical voice, supporting students to develop the technical, artistic and professional skills needed for successful performance careers.
Working with undergraduate and postgraduate students, you will participate in audition and assessment processes, contribute to student recruitment activities, and play an active role in performances and wider School initiatives. You will also maintain your own professional practice, ensuring your teaching remains current and informed by contemporary developments in the field. As a valued member of the Music Programme, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes excellence in performance and student success.
Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
We are looking for a recognised Classical Voice practitioner with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring emerging performers. You will bring a combination of professional performance experience, outstanding teaching capability, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of students and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• An established professional career in classical vocal performance.
• Demonstrated excellence in one-to-one and group vocal teaching.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• 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 NEWZATS.
Experience teaching at tertiary level and/or directing choirs or vocal ensembles would be advantageous.
Further details/Pūroko
The position is a permanent, variable hour’s role 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 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 2601492 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
Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849) or 2 ($91,614 to $102,900) or 3 ($105,665 to $114,943) or 4 ($120,495 to $137,444)
Organisation
Music
Job Function
Teaching
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 programme, 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
The School of Performing Arts is seeking an accomplished and passionate Classical Voice educator and performer to join our Music Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire aspiring singers through high-quality individual and group teaching while contributing to a thriving artistic and academic community.
As a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, you will provide specialist tuition in classical voice, supporting students to develop the technical, artistic and professional skills needed for successful performance careers.
Working with undergraduate and postgraduate students, you will participate in audition and assessment processes, contribute to student recruitment activities, and play an active role in performances and wider School initiatives. You will also maintain your own professional practice, ensuring your teaching remains current and informed by contemporary developments in the field. As a valued member of the Music Programme, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes excellence in performance and student success.
Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
We are looking for a recognised Classical Voice practitioner with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring emerging performers. You will bring a combination of professional performance experience, outstanding teaching capability, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of students and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• An established professional career in classical vocal performance.
• Demonstrated excellence in one-to-one and group vocal teaching.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• 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 NEWZATS.
Experience teaching at tertiary level and/or directing choirs or vocal ensembles would be advantageous.
Further details/Pūroko
The position is a permanent, variable hour’s role 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 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 2601492 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
Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849) or 2 ($91,614 to $102,900) or 3 ($105,665 to $114,943) or 4 ($120,495 to $137,444)
Organisation
Music
Job Function
Teaching