Music Technician / Studio Technician / Music Technologist

About the role

The University of Malawi invites applications for the post of Music Technician/Studio Technician/Music Technologist within the Department of Music and Dance, School of Arts, Communication and Design. The successful candidate will provide technical support, run studio and sound engineering work, and help teach and budget for studio resources.

Key responsibilities

• Produce music using modern technologies, with enthusiasm for electronic sounds and expertise in music software and equipment
• Provide technical support to staff and students on software and technological needs, and tutor, train and orient them on modern practice
• Budget and procure technological studio, teaching and learning resources
• Provide technical services for meetings, seminars and workshops
• Assemble, operate and maintain, and repair equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound
• Take part in income-generating activities, recording sessions and concerts through technical support
• Sound engineering, studio set-up, and audiovisual and multimedia production
• Other duties assigned by the Head of Department

Required profile

• Minimum Diploma in Music, Music Technology, Music Production, Studio Studies, Music Business, Music Performance, Orchestra Studies, Creative Digital Media or a related field
• At least three years' experience in music production, music technology, music entrepreneurship, music performance, sound engineering or arts management
• For the Music Technologist post: a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Arts, Science or Music) in a related field plus three years' work experience
• Professional qualifications such as ABRSM or UNISA with the requisite experience are an added advantage

Applications, with an updated CV and three traceable referees, are sent to the Registrar, University of Malawi, Zomba, or by email, by 11 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.