WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (WAAPA)
MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS
$80,938 to $108,498 pa (ALEVA) PRO-RATA or $113,918 to $134,596 pa (ALEVB) PRO-RATA PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
PART-TIME, 0.6 FTE
ECU STAFF ONLY
OVERVIEW
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is one of the world's leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students develop their skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.
WAAPA's Bachelor of Performing Arts is seeking experienced, inspirational lecturers to join the team at a pivotal moment for WAAPA at Edith Cowan University.
WAAPA will move into its brand-new world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026 as part of an exciting expansion plan. ECU's CBD campus will bring together teaching and research in the areas of Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology. This will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.
Collaborative, articulate and highly organised individuals are invited to apply for the role of Lecturer (Production and Design) to contribute to our existing specialist and highly dedicated team of practitioners and educators.
THE ROLE
WAAPA is looking to appoint a 0.6 lecturer in Set & Costume Design.
The Candidate will be able to contribute to curriculum development, and some areas of operational management of the programme.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a Set Designer and be educated to at least degree level or have undergone comparable professional training at a recognised centre of excellence. Teaching experience in higher education or similar training provision is desirable. The Candidate will be teaching across both our BA programme as well as our VET qualifications so is also required to have a Cert IV in Teaching and Learning.
You will also need to be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and have strong written skills including the ability to produce clear reports as well as the ability to work as part of a team. You will be student focussed, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills, with a strong commitment to preparing students for sustained employment.
SELECTION CRITERIA QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant tertiary qualifications as defined above TEACHING EXPERIENCE: A proven track-record as a lecturer in Production & Design CURRICULUM: Demonstrated capacity to develop, coordinate and review teaching curriculum ADMINISTRATION: Demonstrated experience in working efficiently and confidently with teaching-related administration such as curriculum documentation, Canvas or similar teaching technology, budget management, marks and assessment management, or producing creative projects with young and emerging artists. PROFESSIONAL STANDING: Evidenced experience as a practitioner INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS: Demonstrated capacity to build strategic networks and collaborative relationships with industry. EQUITY: Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. BENEFITS & REMUNERATION
This position attracts a remuneration of $80,938 to $108,498 pa pro-rata (ALEVA) or $113,918 to $134,596 pa pro-rata (ALEVB) plus 17% superannuation.
ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.
WAAPA at ECU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. We seek to reflect this aspiration in our progressive and forward-thinking curricula. Candidates who can contribute positively to this aim are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Applicants from currently underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
WAAPA has an Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity working group dedicated to ongoing improvement in inclusive practice at the institution.
For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Applicants requiring further information may contact:
Richard Reddrop (Associate Dean - Production and Design) on +61 8 6304 2683 or ******
HOW TO APPLY
Complete a written statement (maximum of 3 pages) addressing the above listed selection criteria.
Attach the written statement with your CV to the end of the online application.
All candidates' applications will be considered for Level A and Level B Lecturer roles with consideration given to their level of qualifications, experience and demonstrated ability to meet the selection criteria outlined.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications close: Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 11.30pm AWST 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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