Lecturer in Music (Teaching Focused)

• Full-time, Continuing |$117,226 to $139,207 + 17% superannuation

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to help shape the future of music learning and inspire the next generation of creative professionals. In this teaching focused role, you will design and deliver high‑quality, innovative learning experiences that reflect the diverse and evolving career pathways available to today’s musicians, including opportunities at the intersection of music, wellbeing, and community impact. With up to 70% teaching and 20% pedagogy, you will contribute to one of our undergraduate programs, guiding students as they explore how to turn their passion into purpose-driven careers across performance, composition, education, and community arts. 

You will be part of a close‑knit team of performers, composers, and creative practitioners, collaborating to enrich the student experience and strengthen the impact of our programs. Alongside your teaching, you will contribute to research aligned with your expertise, engage across disciplines, and support external partnerships that broaden our community reach. Working within the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences, you will play an important role in advancing the University’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and social impact; within a supportive, inclusive, and forward‑looking academic community. 

About you

You are an established educator and creative practitioner with a strong grounding in your discipline and a passion for supporting the next generation of music students. You are committed to delivering high‑quality, contemporary teaching and enjoy designing engaging learning experiences that help students explore diverse and evolving career pathways. Reflective and open to feedback, you are eager to continue developing your skills in curriculum design, student support and innovative teaching practice. 

Collaborative by nature, you value working within an interdisciplinary team and contributing to a vibrant program environment. You are motivated by opportunities to build your academic profile through research or scholarly activity aligned with your expertise and are excited by work that connects music, wellbeing and community impact. You take pride in creating inclusive, supportive classrooms where students feel encouraged to grow both artistically and professionally.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives in dynamic, creative environments and is committed to delivering an outstanding student experience. If you are excited by the opportunity to help students transform their artistic passion into real-world impact, we would love to hear from you. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Completed a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in a relevant discipline area and knowledge relevant to Music and Performing Arts or related area.
• Demonstrated record of publication or non-traditional research output in high-quality outlets including evidence of national collaborations and/or partnerships relative to opportunity.
• Significant contributions to teaching at a tertiary level in Music with demonstrated experience with the development and delivery of curriculum and course materials for a variety of teaching modes including online and flexible delivery. 

For the full list of essential selection criteria, please review the Position Description (see Related Documents below).

If you’re ready to join a university that’s committed to equity and excellence, and to contribute to a community that values your expertise and vision, we encourage you to apply.

About us

The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is home to a vibrant community of thinkers, makers, and practitioners working across Arts, Communications, Design, Humanities, Music, Social Science and Social Work. We offer a broad suite of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs that draw on our interdisciplinary strengths, equipping graduates to drive meaningful cultural and social change. 

As a major contributor to the University’s social research and innovation agenda, the School actively partners with industry, government, and community to shape new opportunities in social innovation, human services, arts, heritage, and culture. Our unique blend of education, creative practice, and research excellence enables us to deliver impactful outcomes for our region and beyond, supporting economic, social, and cultural transformation while preparing students for purposeful, future-focused careers. 

Our university 

For over 60 years, the University of Newcastle has built a reputation for excellence in education and research, ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact. With a strong focus on equity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing socially-oriented leaders, our campuses in Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney, and Singapore offer a dynamic environment for academic growth. 

We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI).  

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas and extend respect to Elders past and present. We are committed to strengthening Indigenous higher education and supporting Indigenous students and communities. 

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What we offer

The university offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance for all staff, including:

For further information on our benefits and perks, please visit our website.

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How to Apply 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application.   

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID.
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
• A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):

-  Cover Letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the role and providing details of 3 referees.

-  Statement (max. 4 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria, as listed in the position description. 

• Your CV (max. 5 pages) tailored to your discipline. 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this information to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.  

Additional Information 

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Professor Kate Nash, Dean and Head of School, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences at kate.nash@newcastle.edu.au or on +61 2 4985 4274.  

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role 

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive. 

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. 

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University. 

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable. 

Reasonable Adjustments 

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know. Please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au if you are experiencing any difficulties or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments. 

Please be assured that anything you share will be treated respectfully and appropriately. 

Application close date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 11.59pm AEST 

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you! 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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