Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - School of International Studies and Education

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

The newly merged UTS School of International Studies and Education within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is recruiting for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to play a key role in contributing to the core activities in the teacher education degree programs.

What really sets us apart from other university faculties is our commitment to teaching and research beyond traditional boundaries. Whether we’re producing novel research, delivering innovative teaching, building academic networks or growing our industry connections, we pride ourselves on embedding innovation at the core of what we do.

In this role, you will:

• teach and coordinate undergraduate (pre-service) subjects in Music Education, developing and contributing to academic curriculum, undertaking teaching and educational development responsibilities;
• be involved in subject development and accreditation, feedback and review, as well as contributes to broader course development;
• determine the learning needs of students, providing appropriate teaching and learning support; and
• conduct blended learning activities that stimulate and foster student learning.

To be successful in applying for this role, you will have:

• in-depth knowledge, skills and experience in the NSW K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus - Music and the NSW curriculum in general; the Australian Curriculum Music; music practices in primary schooling and quality assessment practices;
• implemented Orff and Kodaly practices in the music classroom;
• demonstrated ability of providing high quality, innovative teaching and learning experiences in Music for primary school students;
• begun a research trajectory and have commenced a publication record including publications in journals of international standing, as well as having an understanding of recent research in Music Education;
• a vision for Music Education within the broad arts education area;
• a recognized teaching qualification with a postgraduate qualification in the area of Music Education; and
• evidence of contribution to professional development of teachers in Music Education.

Base Salary Range: $103,981 to $145,162 pa (Level B - C).

This position is part-time (0.5FTE) and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statement from the UTS website.

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You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria​

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC133202.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Closing Date:  Thursday 13^th June 2019 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Please note we have an additional position vacant for a Part Time (0.5FTE) Lecturer / Senior Lecturer for Visual Arts in Education. If this position interests you please search for under the reference IRC133219 on our website.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.