Lecturer, Music Theatre

About the role

The Arts Academy delivers highly regarded undergraduate and graduate, studio-based programs in visual and performing arts and theatre production. As the Lecturer, Music Theatre, you will contribute to the development and delivery of courses in Music Theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

You will:

undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students; undertake research activities; participate in team projects and committees; contribute to the administrative functions of the Institute.

About Federation University

At Federation University, we are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student, and to the communities we serve.

Across our University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we deliver world-class education and facilities. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education.

Federation University’s outlines our ambition to be Australia’s leading regional university. Our University and TAFE provide integrated lifelong learning, skills, and impactful research enabling people and communities to prosper locally, regionally, and globally.

We are the number one ranked university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022). Along with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment. This includes:

Number one in Victoria for Social Equity Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (undergraduate) Number one in Victoria for Student Support (undergraduate) Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (postgraduate) Number one in Victoria for Full Time Employment (undergraduate)

About you

Working under the broad direction of the Director, Arts Academy. Executive Dean and Director, Academic Operations, you will possess extensive experience as a musical director, accompanist and vocal coach in the music theatre industry. You will exhibit demonstrated knowledge of music theatre repertoire and its application for teaching in a tertiary setting.

You will possess:

the ability to teach music theory; previous experience in academic administration; evidence of research expertise and a demonstrated to achieve a research profile in Music Theatre; and demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

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