Musical Society of Nigeria Recruitment for a Director – School of Music

The Musical Society of Nigeria requires a suitably qualified candidate to fill vacant position of Director – School of Music.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate must be a specialist in one or to instruments with certificates of high standard of performance in any one of them.
The Director should be sufficiently equipped musically to supervise all

part-time and full-time specialists on the teaching staff at both the Basic course and Diploma School
She/he must also possess requisite qualification in the Theory of Music from a recognized examining body such as the Trinity School of Music, London, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, ABRSM Grade 8 or higher
The successful candidate should have experience in drawing up concert programmes, auditioning artistes, judging school competitions and running Teacher workshop,
The Director of School must show experience in competing personal time tables for staff and getting School calendar done ONE YEAR in advance
The Director of MUSON School of Music will be required to teach and give instructions to Diploma students in their major subjects.
She/he will also be required to teach instrumental minor students advanced harmony, composition, history and vocal technique.
She/he must be prepared to write term reports on all students, convene staff meetings and attend other school and MUSON events
Clear evidence of supervisory and managerial experience will be relevant in determining suitability.

QUALIFICATION
The successful candidate should have a Post Graduate Degree in Music/Music Education in addition to 10 years post qualification teaching experience at major levels of education, i.e, secondary and post secondary.
Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Music Education with at least 10 years post qualification teaching experience may be considered.

How to apply
Interested applicants should forward their letters of application, CV with copies of all relevant degrees and certificates, name and addresses, phone numbers, email addresses of 3 referees (one referee each for teaching ability, musical proficiency and character) to reach.

The Chief Executive Officer
The Musical Society of Nigeria, 8/9, Marina, Onikan, Lagos.
Email: admin@m-u-s-o-n.com