Lecturer - Music Theatre

• $72,650 to $97,389 (ALEVA) / $102,253 to $120,814 (ALEVB)
• Ongoing, Full-Time, Mount Lawley Campus
• Open to applicants with the relevant working rights

LECTURER IN MUSIC THEATRE - TWO POSITIONS (1 x ALEVB, 1 X ALEVA/B)
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (WAAPA)
$72,650 to $97,389 (ALEVA) / $102,253 to $120,814 (ALEVB)
ONGOING, FULL-TIME, MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS

Overview
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts is a vibrant conservatoire-style school within Edith Cowan University. It’s a place dedicated to the vital role the arts play in society, where you can share your knowledge and experience with students, collaborate with other enthusiastic and committed people, and continue to develop your practice in a supportive, stimulating and creative environment. WAAPA offers training across all areas of the performing arts including Music, Music Theatre, Acting, Performance-making, Aboriginal Performance, and Dance as well as Production & Design and Arts Management. We pride ourselves on being supportive, flexible and relevant to the industry.

WAAPA’s internationally recognised Music Theatre courses provide graduates with the skill and experience to pursue sustainable and diverse careers in the performing arts. We provide elite training in singing, dancing, acting and musicianship through two courses:

• Diploma of Musical Theatre – VET course (Course duration: 1 year FT)
• Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) – HE course (Course duration: 3 years FT)

WAAPA is seeking applicants with relevant experience for two positions in the Music Theatre department:

Lecturer in Music Theatre and Course Coordinator for the Diploma of Musical Theatre (ALEVB)

As Lecturer and Course Coordinator for the Diploma of Musical Theatre, you will be responsible for the leadership and administration of the course, ensuring alignment with Government VET regulations and WAAPA ECU quality and values in delivering contemporary performing arts training.

You will teach in your specialist discipline area:

• Singing and technical voice, or
• Acting/acting through song, or
• Directing music theatre, or
• Jazz dance/choreography, or
• As repetiteur/musical director.

You will work alongside a team of dedicated sessional staff who provide teaching in other areas.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires completion of a current Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Lecturer in Music Theatre for the Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) (ALEVA/B)

As Lecturer in Music Theatre for the Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), you will be teaching in WAAPA’s prestigious undergraduate Music Theatre Course alongside a skilled and experienced team of practitioner-teachers.

You will teach technical singing for music theatre both in one-to-one and group settings, and coach and supervise students in their vocal preparation for staged productions.

You will also deliver classes in, or contribute to the production process through:

• Expertise and leadership in ensemble singing or choral direction, or
• Accent and dialect coaching, or
• Alexander Technique for singers, or
• Other relevant areas of spoken voice specialisation.

Piano proficiency is highly desirable.

The successful candidates will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally a minimum of Masters level or equivalent professional industry experience.
• Excellent skills in their specific discipline area;
• A track record of relevant professional experience in their discipline;
• Strong administrative skills;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

These full time, ongoing positions attract remuneration of

plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

The level will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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 Future Staff website.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to contact the staff below for more information.

Dr Frances Barbe
(Associate Dean, Performance)
(08) 9370 6161
[email protected]

Mr Craig Dalton
(Course Coordinator, Music Theatre)
(08) 6304 6816
[email protected]  

How to Apply
In addition to your current CV, please upload a statement addressing how you are suitable for the role in no more than 3 pages and with reference to the selection criteria.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Thursday 12th August at 11:30pm (AWST).

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

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WAAPA at ECU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. We aspire to provide a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Applicants from currently underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

WAAPA recently compiled an anti-racism statement with student and staff consultation. It is available here.

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