Technician in Music Education

Job Description

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MEDIA, INFORMATION, AND CREATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE AND APPLIED ARTS AND DESIGN VACANCY NO: IRC 3507 The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, research, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Technician in Music Education in the Department of Creative and Applied Arts and Design .

Key Responsibilities

• (i) Assist in Managing the departmental music laboratory through monitoring of lab equipment and supervision of lab activities;
• (ii) Provide technical assistance to staff members in the use of musical instruments during the teaching of music education;
• (iii) Organizing and cataloguing all audio musical instruments and materials (iv) Provide support during the conducting of tutorials;
• (v) Order equipment and supplies (recording studio discs, sound equipment, instruments, etc. as assigned;
• (vi) Prepare schedules for student recitals, band and choral concerts;
• (vii) Facilitate the logistics of approved music group performances;
• (viii) Detect and report faults within the premises;
• (ix ) Demonstrate and monitor equipment or materials for experiments to students and researchers;
• (x) Communicate effectively to understand laboratory or workshop requirements and help accordingly;
• (xi) Maintain a clean and organized laboratory/ workshop/ studio environment following health and safety protocols and guidelines;
• (xii) Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks;
• (xiii) Respond to customer/ stakeholder queries and inquiries related to area of expertise;
• (xiv) Collaborate with other units as needed to effectively deliver duties as defined;
• (xv) Actively engage with the professional community to support and develop expertise in area of profession;
• (xvi) Comply with relevant regulations and legislation and (xvii) Undertake any other duties as directed by the supervisor/Line Manager/Head of School in line with their role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates should have at least: (i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education or related field.
• (ii) Knowledge of music notation and use of relevant software.
• Added advantages: (i) at least one year experience as a technician in the music field,
• (ii) working at university or comparable institution,
• (iii) experience of handling and using of more than two musical instruments,
• (v) m ember of a recognised and relevant professional body.
• Other Requirements: (i) Ability to operate and troubleshoot various educational technologies and equipment;
• (ii) Evidence of ensuring accuracy in preparation of materials and grading;
• (iii) Basic understanding of technical equipment and maintenance procedures;
• (iv) Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and develop technical skills;
• (v) Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://www.ub.bw/connect/job-opportunities/technician-music-education REF Code: IRC 3507 | Vacancy Circular No: IRC 3507 Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.