Lecturer in Ethnomusicology

**Job no**: 0065236
**Location**:Southbank
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Fine Arts and Music
**School**:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
**Salary**:Level B (Lecturer) - $119,231 - $ 141,581 p.a. plus 17% superannuation (Pension)

Are you ready to begin a remarkable career at Australia's number one University? The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music seeks an exceptional academic with expertise in Ethnomusicology. If you're driven by the desire to make outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and engagement, this opportunity is for you.

**About the Role**
The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne seeks to appoint a continuing full-time position in Ethnomusicology. We are seeking an energetic and collegial scholar eager to shape and expand the Musicology and Ethnomusicology discipline, bringing fresh perspectives on diverse musical cultures.

We welcome applicants with theoretical approaches and ethnographically grounded expertise in traditional or urban music cultures from regions such as the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, or the global South—areas that would enrich our current strengths in musicology, ethnomusicology, popular music studies, and Indigenous studies.

We are looking for someone with a strong national and a promising international profile, ready to make a significant impact as a thinker and researcher in the field of Ethnomusicology.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops in ethnomusicology and the wider curriculum in the Musicology and Ethnomusicology Area
- Significant contributions to the field through the publication of peer-reviewed articles, academic monographs, book chapters in edited collections, as well as presentations at national and international conferences, symposia, and other forums
- Recruitment and supervision of honours and postgraduate students in ethnomusicology, musicology, and/or popular music studies as appropriate

**Who We Are Looking For**
We are seeking a committed and engaging educator with experience teaching at the tertiary level, a commitment to inclusivity in student learning, and the ability to work collaboratively with students.

You will possess extensive organisational skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of Ethnomusicology while fostering your own academic and professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.

You will also have:

- PhD in ethnomusicology (or a closely related discipline, and employing ethnographic methods)
- A record of prior experience and effectiveness in lecturing and tutoring at the tertiary level
- A significant publication record (commensurate with career stage) in leading journals and/or with leading international presses

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Visa sponsorship is available for this position**.

**Living in Melbourne**
The City of Melbourne is recognised as Australia’s cultural capital, with a number of 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.

With this position the Conservatorium seeks to expand its curriculum to include more opportunities for students to explore the social and cultural significance of music-making in traditional and contemporary contexts. The city of Melbourne is home to a diverse range of musical activities reflecting numerous global traditions and contemporary music practices.

**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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where