Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Viola

University of Melbourne Pay Range Base pay range: A$124,656.00/yr - A$176,065.00/yr. Faculty: Fine Arts and Music. School: Melbourne Conservatorium for Music. Salary: Level B - $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super; Level C - $152,695 – $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super. Benefits Shape future professional violists / Contribute to vibrant musical culture / Advance practice‑led research Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. Position Overview As a Lecturer in Viola at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of viola performance and education. You will inspire and train aspiring professional musicians, contribute to cutting‑edge practice‑led research, and play a key role in the Conservatorium’s dynamic strings program. Your Responsibilities Deliver Exceptional Viola Education: Provide individual lessons, performance classes, and ensemble coaching at all levels, while coordinating strings subjects and recruiting high‑quality students. Advance Practice‑Led Research: Contribute to performance‑based research through concerts, recordings, and publications, while supervising graduate researchers in strings performance. Engage with the Musical Community: Participate in Conservatorium events, foster industry partnerships, and contribute to professional organisations in strings performance. Provide Leadership and Service: Contribute to program planning, curriculum development, and committee work within the Conservatorium and wider University community. You May Be a Great Fit If You are an accomplished violist and educator with a distinguished performance profile, demonstrating excellence in teaching and a commitment to advancing viola performance and pedagogy through innovative approaches to repertoire, research, and student development. Additional Qualifications Possess a postgraduate qualification in viola performance (doctorate preferred) or equivalent professional experience. Have a nationally or internationally recognised track record of significant performances and recordings across diverse repertoires. Demonstrate expertise in viola repertoires from the 18th to 21st centuries, with a commitment to representing diversity in programming. Show evidence of excellence in teaching and recruiting undergraduate and postgraduate viola students. Exhibit the ability to develop a distinctive programme of performance‑based research and deliver high‑quality research outputs. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working within an academic environment. Application Requirements Include the following documents:• CV• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience• Detailed responses to the selection criteria listed below, with references to your CV A distinguished national and/or international track record of significant professional performances and recordings, in a variety of repertoires and professional performing organisations and/or settings. Demonstrated high‑level expertise in a range of viola repertoires and national styles of concert music from the 18th through 21st centuries. Dedication to the representation of diversity in concert programming, and evidence of creative and considered approaches to repertoire selection, concert curation, and public communication through artistic practice. Substantial experience and evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate viola students. Demonstrated capacity to recruit outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate viola students. Evidence of ability to teach into other performance‑based subjects within the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. Evidence of ability to develop a distinctive programme of performance‑based creative research, and deliver a variety of high‑quality creative research outputs. For more information on compiling responses to the selection criteria, please visit Selection Criteria Guidance . Equal Opportunity Employment 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 all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or caring responsibilities. The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier‑free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 or email with the subject “Reasonable Adjustments” to hr‑ For more information, visit our Careers website: . 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, visit . Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Application Deadline Applications close: 15 January :55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Contact For any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at hr‑ , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. #J-18808-Ljbffr