Role type: Part time (0.4 FTE); Fixed term till 5 Dec 2025 Faculty: Fine Arts and Music School: Victorian College of the Arts Salary: Level A - $85,555 - $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata to part time) Influence future artists / Contribute to nationally renowned program / Engage in innovative teaching practices Apply now to join a dynamic team shaping the future of visual arts education at VCA Art Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn . Your next career opportunity As a Lecturer in Visual Arts at VCA Art, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of art education in Australia. You'll develop and deliver high-quality curricula in drawing and printmaking, mentor aspiring artists, and contribute to a vibrant artistic community. Your expertise and passion for teaching will directly impact the next generation of professional artists, while you engage in research-informed teaching and collaborate with industry professionals. Your responsibilities will include: Deliver Innovative Curricula: Create and maintain high-quality course materials, focusing on drawing and printmaking, while incorporating innovative teaching methodologies. Inspire and Mentor Students: Deliver engaging workshops, lectures, and tutorials at undergraduate levels, providing guidance and fostering student achievement. Contribute to Research and Engagement: Participate in artistic research programs and engage with the professional arts sector to inform teaching practices. Support Faculty Initiatives: Actively contribute to VCA Art's key events, widening participation initiatives, and diversity and inclusion action plans. You may be a great fit if: You are an active and well-respected artist with expertise in teaching, particularly in drawing and printmaking, and possess the ability to work collaboratively to shape and enhance VCA Art's undergraduate coursework programs. You may also: Hold a Masters degree and/or have equivalent active professional practice in contemporary art. Have teaching experience and coordination skills in an Art school context, especially in drawing, printmaking, and contemporary art. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and innovation in curriculum design. Possess scholarship and research of locally recognised standing in your field. Show capacity for leadership in fostering teaching excellence and representing the discipline externally. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members! For more information check out our benefits page! Your New Team – Victorian College of the Arts The VCA is known internationally as a leading tertiary institution for artistic invention. It has a proven track record of developing the change-makers of the future as evidenced by the achievements of its alumni. The VCA today offers a unique range of programs across the visual arts, performing arts and media, taught by staff who are experts in their fields. The VCA is co-located with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music on the University of Melbourne’s Southbank campus in the heart of Melbourne’s Arts Precinct. We respectfully acknowledge the people of the Boonwurrung and the Woi Wurrung, who have danced their dances, sung their songs and lived their culture on this land for tens of thousands of years. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker 61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring Working at the University – what you need to know This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Join Us and unlock your career potential! Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience (Link to your Art Portfolio) The responses against the Selection Criteria 1-5^(found in the Position Description) ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description. Applications close: 20 July 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: Associate Lecturer in Visual Arts__DPM.pdf
