Lecturer - Music Education

• $102,253 to $120,814 pa (ALEVB)
• Ongoing, Full-time, Mount Lawley, Joondalup and South West Campus
• Open to candidates with relevant work rights

LECTURER – MUSIC EDUCATION
SECONDARY EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
$102,253-$120,814 pa (LEVEL B)
FULL-TIME, ONGOING, JOONDALUP, MOUNT LAWLEY & SOUTH WEST CAMPUS

Overview
Edith Cowan University is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities nationally and internationally. The University has two metropolitan campuses at Mount Lawley and Joondalup, and also serves Western Australia’s South West Region from a campus at Bunbury, 200 km south of Perth.

The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia with in excess of 5,000 students. The School offers a broad range of programs including Early Childhood Studies, Primary, Secondary and Postgraduate Education.

We are seeking innovative and creative Secondary academics who are passionate about education and their specific discipline, in the context of initial Teacher Education. We welcome you to join one of the highest-ranking public Universities in Australia for student satisfaction.

The Role
An exciting ongoing opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer (Level B) position, within Music Education. The position is based in the School of Education and centres strongly on curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, and research. This position is for a suitably qualified and experienced academic specialising in the field of Music Education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of connectivity between the education of Pre-Service Teachers, their own teaching experience and engagement with the secondary education field.

Key Criteria
• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Track record in quality research and outputs in FoR 13/39
• Expertise, experience and a strong pedagogical approach in Music Education
• Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and SCASA WA (or interstate jurisdiction)

Applicants should possess outstanding interpersonal and relationship skills, with a strong track record of working in and leading teams; university experience and the ability to contribute to other areas in the Secondary discipline would be advantageous.

All ECU staff demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence. The preferred candidate will be required to undergo an integrity check, including a National Police Check.

ECU is a smoke-free campus.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full-time, ongoing position attracts a salary range of $102,253 - $120,814 pa (Level B) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

A generous relocation package is available for the successful candidate(s), if appropriate.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Andy Jones (Associate Dean, Secondary) on 08 6304 5285 or mobile: +61 (0)425 544 549 for more information.

How to Apply:
Please complete a statement (maximum of 4 pages) addressing the Selection Criteria and attach with your resume.

Closing Date
Applications close Thursday 16 December 2021 at 11:30pm (AWST).

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

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ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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