Job no: 0063489
Location: Southbank Campus
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Fine Arts & Music
School: Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Salary: Senior Lecturer (Level C) - $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. OR Associate Professor (Level D) - $175,858 - $193,740 p.a. plus 17% super
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:
- they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
- they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
- they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection 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.
- Lead and inspire the next generation of musicians at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
- Drive innovation and excellence in strings and performance through teaching, coordination, and contributions to the Conservatorium’s performance-based research culture
- 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
About the Role
The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music is seeking an outstanding Senior Lecturer in Violin (Level C), with the potential for appointment as Associate Professor (Level D) for candidates with a proven track record in a comparable tertiary institution or at the highest levels of professional activity. This role offers a unique opportunity for a distinguished violinist and educator to lead and inspire the next generation of musicians.
We are looking for a violinist with an exceptional professional performance profile, recognised for their leading contributions as a performer, teacher, and recording artist.
The successful candidate will bring their expertise in solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoires, ranging from the 18th to the 21st centuries, to foster excellence in our BMus, Honours, MMus (Orchestral Performance), and postgraduate research programs.
Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our strings and performance programs. You will not only teach and coordinate subjects but also attract top-tier violin students and contribute to the Conservatorium’s vibrant research culture through performances, recordings, publications, or other suitable research outputs. Your leadership and collaborative skills will be essential in driving innovation and maintaining the Conservatorium’s reputation for excellence.
This position is ideal for an enterprising and visionary violinist who is committed to making a lasting impact on musical life through education and performance. Join us at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and play a key role in shaping the future of strings performance and its impact in the wider music community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and deliver individual lessons, performance classes, chamber music and other ensemble coaching, lectures, and tutorials in the strings area and performance program more generally, at all undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate coursework levels
- Coordinate strings subjects and other performance subjects, including appropriate ensembles, as assigned
- Mark performance assessment tasks, including recital and technical examinations, entrance auditions, and allied performance activities
- Advise and mentor students
- Recruit high-quality violin students to all levels of undergraduate and graduate strings study
- Contribute to curriculum development and delivery of innovative subject material in performance subjects, and Breadth subjects where appropriate
- Consult and collaborate with continuing and sessional staff to ensure high quality learning outcomes for strings students, and effectively manage casual staff members as required
- Build a sustained record of major contributions to performance-based research activities that generate new knowledge and/or understanding, in formats such as live concerts, recordings, conferences, and publications, in high-profile national and international venues, series, and forums
- Cultivate innovation in performance-based research activities, through an individual and collaborative research program that engages multiple repertoires and a variety of dimensions of artistic practice
- Contribute to collective leadership through collaborative teamwork and a readiness to develop and deliver ideas, proposals, plans, and projects
Who We Are Looking For
You will be a renowned musician with a distinguished national and international reputation, showcasing an exceptional record of performances and recordings across diverse repertoires and settings, including solo, orchestral, and chamber repertoires. Your high-level expertise in violin covers a broad range of music from the 18th through 21st centuries, including contributions to composer or performer diversity and new music. You bring substantial experience and excellence in teaching violin at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, alongside a dedicated pursuit of personal artistic growth and excellence in musical projects.
You will also have:
- A postgraduate qualification in violin performance (doctorate preferred), or equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of the experience and expertise needed for teaching into all performance-based subjects within the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula
- Evidence of approaches to teaching and performance compatible with the academic programs and staff of the Conservatorium
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a member of the string and performance areas, and with other staff across the Conservatorium and more broadly across the Faculty and University
- Evidence of ability to develop a distinctive program of performance-based research, and deliver a variety of high-quality research outputs
- Evidence of creative and considered approaches to repertoire selection, concert curation, and public communication through artistic practice
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.
Your Growth, Our Commitment:
We are committed to attracting the best talent. That's why we offer a variety of appointment levels, starting at Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) and reaching up to Level D (Associate Professor), 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.
Living in Melbourne
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.
About the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
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.
What We Offer You
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. For more information, check out our benefits page.
Be Yourself
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".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae including most significant performance activities in the past 5 years
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience as related to the key selection criteria contained in the Position Description
Additional application materials (compiled as one PDF):
- Statement of approach to teaching and recital programming
- Links to 4 recorded performances within the past 3 years, representing varied repertoire
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: 0063489_Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Violin_PD.pdf
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