Arabic Musicianship Tutor

Reporting to: Associate Programme Leader and Dean of the College, and working with them as part of the College of Music team

Works Closely with: All members of the faculty and Students

Weekly teaching:3 hours of small group tuition and 2 hours of preparation and administration

Start Date: 5 January 2026

Employment Type: Part Time

Closing date for applications: 22 December 2025

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is looking for a part time Arabic Musicianship Tutor. The role involves providing small group tuition in Arabic Musicianship, including singing and aural skills, dictation, and improvisation. in addition to developing study, practice, and exam materials as needed.

Reporting to the Associate Programme Leader and Dean of the College, the Arabic Musicianship Tutor shall execute the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Providing small group tuition in Arabic Musicianship, including singing and aural skills, dictation, and improvisation.
• Developing study, practice, and exam materials as needed.
• Liaising with students, Programme Leaders, and other members of faculty and staff, to organise student exams.
• Working with the Associate Programme Leader to ensure all programme documents are complete and satisfactory.

As part of the team, working closely with the Associate Programme Leader and Dean of the College 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 run efficiently for the benefit of students and the wider arts community in Sharjah and the UAE.

• Master's degree in music or Bachelor's degree with significant relevant professional experience.
• Advanced knowledge and practice-based expertise in Arabic musicianship with specialist understanding of a variety of genres and styles in Arabic art music.
• Teaching experience in Arabic musicianship
• Experience of teaching and training in Higher Education/Conservatoire with familiarity with 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.
• Understanding of contemporary methods in music performance pedagogy and application in relevant teaching contexts

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is an independent Academy established by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, to address a growing demand in the UAE and MENA region for formal education and quality professional training in the performing arts sector. SPAA is the only performing arts conservatoire in the Middle East and North Africa region, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes taught in English. The purpose-built Academy includes a 432-seat theatre, two fully equipped studio performance spaces, TV/recording studios, twelve sprung rehearsal studios, 12 singing tutorial spaces, resource library, gymnasium and cafe.

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy specialises in training graduates for work in the international professional performing arts industry. The SPAA faculty are highly experienced practitioners within their respective fields. The focus of the Academy is practical rather than academic. The Academy's primary goal is to equip graduates with the highest level of practical skills in their field, along with the tools necessary for successfully creating their own work or practice.

Salaries in the UAE are tax-free and disbursed monthly in United Arab Emirates dirhams.

• The individual in this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all SPAA policies and procedures, including the Workplace Health and Safety and Confidentiality policies.
• This position is part-time based at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
• The Faculty Handbook is an important resource and sets out the expectations and conditions of employment. Prospective candidates for this position can request the Faculty Handbook, which will be sent to them via email.