Job no: 0063476
Location: Southbank Campus
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
School: Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Salary: Lecturer (Level B) – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. OR Senior Lecturer (Level C) – $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation (Pension)
This position is equivalent to an Assistant Professor (Level B) or Associate Professor (Level C) in North American universities.
As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:
In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Applicants.
Provide leadership within the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music's strings program, inspiring future musicians!
Seeking an outstanding professional performer and teacher with a dynamic vision for the future of viola performance and education.
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families.
The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music invites applications for a Lecturer in Viola, with the possibility of appointment as Senior Lecturer for candidates with an established record within a comparable tertiary institution. We are seeking a visionary violist who excels both as a performer and as an educator, ready to shape the next generation of musicians.
As a key member of our strings program, you will inspire students in solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoires from the 18th through 21st centuries, bringing your outstanding professional performance experience to the classroom.
Your national or international profile as a performer, teacher and recording artist will not only elevate our program but also attract top-tier students to our BMus, Honours, MMus (Orchestral Performance), and postgraduate research programs.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who combines a passion for tradition with a forward-thinking approach to music education. In addition to teaching, you will contribute to the Conservatorium’s research and creative output through performances, recordings, publications, or other suitable research outputs. Your leadership and collaborative skills will be essential in driving excellence across our strings and performance programs.
If you are committed to making a lasting impact on the future of music education and performance, we encourage you to apply and join our vibrant community at the Conservatorium.
You will be a distinguished musician with a national and international reputation, showcasing a significant track record of professional performances and recordings across diverse repertoires and settings, including solo, orchestral, and chamber music. Your expertise spans a wide range of viola repertoires and national styles of concert music from the 18th through 21st centuries, with a deep commitment to promoting diversity and new music in concert programming. Furthermore, you bring substantial experience and a proven record of excellence in teaching viola to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position if an exceptional international candidate is selected.
We are committed to attracting the best talent. That's why we offer a variety of appointment levels, starting at Academic Level B (Lecturer) and reaching up to Level C (Senior Lecturer), based on your experience and achievements. You will be provided with excellent scope for future academic development and leadership opportunities, and job security in a continuing role.
The City of Melbourne is recognised as Australia’s cultural capital, with numerous world-class galleries and museums, internationally renowned food and wine regions, and an impressive year-round calendar of events catering for all tastes. It is no surprise that Melbourne has won the title of one of the most liveable cities for six consecutive years and continues to attract residents from all over the world. Our campus boasts world-class research facilities that will empower you to thrive in your role.
With an energetic and innovative culture, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Studying with us, working with us, or simply coming for a visit, you will enjoy the creative cultural outputs of our brilliant students and staff, as well as the beautiful purpose-built Southbank campus on which we are situated.
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 30 September 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: 0063476_Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Viola_PD.pdf
Advertised: 28 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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