- Provide academic leadership in the development and strategic expansion of the Popular Music Program in the role of Chair of Contemporary Popular Music.
- Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
- Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
As one of Australia's leading music schools in one of the world's leading universities, the UWA Conservatorium of Music transforms individuals to release their full creative potential.
Graduates of the UWA Conservatorium of Music have gone on to postgraduate study at national and international centres of music excellence. They perform in every major orchestra in Australia and as chamber musicians and soloists around the world. They inspire the next generation of musicians in classrooms across Australia and work in a wide range of arts organisations.
The Contemporary Popular Music Program is a single major offered as part of a Bachelor of Arts program, offered for the first time in 2024, with scope to expand in the coming years.
About the opportunity
- Lead the development and expansion of the Contemporary Popular Music program at UWA, with a focus on increasing enrolments and evolving the major into a full Bachelor of Music offering.
- Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students, and contribute to impactful research and publications in Contemporary Popular Music.
- Oversee the performance program as a core teaching and recruitment tool, while fostering community engagement and representing UWA in professional and external partnerships.
About you
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline, and/or appropriate professional and industry experience.
- Proven professional experience in the performance and recording of contemporary popular music.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
- A demonstrable track record in excellence in research and creative activity evidenced by high impact activities, which may include publications and recordings.
- Demonstrable experience of participation in education/research leadership in public engagements that promote research and/or education outcome, government and industry.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate, and Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
PD [Lecturer (Contemporary Popular Music)] [521329].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Alan Lourens at alan.lourens@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
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You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 6 October 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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