Position advertised: Lecturer in Drama, University of Newcastle (Australia)—12 month contract
The University of Newcastle has announced a vacancy in Drama, Lecturer Level B for 12 months. Drama is positioned within the School of Drama, Fine Art and Music, Faculty of Education and Arts. The advertised position can be accessed from the University's website and will appear in The Australian, Wednesday September 2. Applications close on September 16.
Faculty of Education and Arts
Lecturer
School of Drama, Fine Art and Music
Position No 1237
General Information
The Discipline of Drama, located within the School of Drama, Fine Art and Music is seeking to appoint a person to a one-year position at an Academic Level B commencing in 2010. The Discipline teaches a broad range of courses including contemporary performance practices, historical contexts, genre studies, acting with a particular emphasis on physical thaetre, the fundamentals of directing and writing for the stage as well as specific courses on lighting, sound and stage management.
The position is available on a full-time, fixed-term basis for one year.
Position Description
Selection Criteria
- Evidence of a track record in research and/or performance and creative practice
- Experience in teaching performance-based courses
- Willingness to teach across the Drama curriculum
- Ability to supervise honours and postgraduate students
- Capacity to contribute to the cultural life of the discipline of Drama within the School of Fine Art and Music, particularly in the development of a cross-disciplinary curriculum
- An interest in applied drama or some other area of extra-theatrical performance
The Position Classification Standard for Lecturer, Level B should be viewed before applying.
Conditions and Benefits
Academic Level B — $71,832 to $85,302 per annum. Salary level within this range will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
The University will provide a basic level of superannuation to Unisuper Accumulation 1. Contributor superannuation with additional employer contributions is also available with this appointment.
A range of flexible salary packaging is also available.
Further information on benefits and consitions of employment, including the Position Classification Standard referered to above, is available at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/employment/conditions.html
Further Information
For additional information on the position contact Professor Richard Vella on (02) 4921 8902 or email on http://Richard.Vella@newcastle.edu.au
Related Links
• School of Drama, Fine Art and Music
• University of Newcastle Annual Report
Closing Date
Applications close on Wednesday 16 September 2009.
Note:Your application must include a statement addressing the selection criteria.
Your application must include an email and/or fax address for each nominated referee.
Please read the important information contained via the How to apply link before submitting your
application.
Submitting Your Application
DO NOT send your application to the Faculty or Division in which the position is located.
Internal Applicants
• Log into HRonline
• Click on University Job Vacancies
• Click Apply for a Vacancy and select the position you wish to apply for
External Applicants
• Visit the University Job Vacancies Website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/employment/
• Click on the highlighted position name
• Click on the ‘apply now’ link
• Complete online application attaching your statement addressing the selection and Resume/CV
• Click on the ‘submit application’ link
Note:
Applications and attachments must be in Microsoft Word (Version 6.0 or later); Rich Text Format, or
PDF.
If you do not have access to the internet, please telephone (+61 2) 4921 5266 during business hours (AEST)
or email http://employment@newcastle.edu.auto discuss alternative methods of applying.
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