Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Education Focused), Sydney Conservatorium of Music

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for Sydney Horizon Educators in the academic disciplines outlined below. With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing education-focused (EF) academic positions across the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching in your field of expertise while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections, and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school.

Over time, staff appointed to these roles will be supported to engage with professional development opportunities to build their capability to lead change and improvement in teaching and research at the University.

Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. The aims of these education focused roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics, within a specialised category of academic engagement. Positions in this opportunity are for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, educational practice and innovation, and research capability (in disciplinary and/or education-related research).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake a leadership role in educational innovation, curriculum design and review, contributing to outstanding educational delivery and outcomes
• Design and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for education
• Delivering outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for students
• Develop teaching and unit materials, working with more senior academics within the University
• Maintain relevant Work, Health and Safety requirements and management including laboratory and/or field work
• Through research and scholarly creative work, contribute to knowledge within your discipline or area of expertise, particularly as it relates to teaching and learning in your discipline
• Develop and refine your education research skills, particularly as they relate to evaluating and improving teaching and learning in your discipline
• Maintain high quality, standards and excellence in your educational activities and output
• Contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work in your school

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world, ranked 25th in QS University World Rankings 2026, 2nd for sustainability in Australia.

For specific positions:

• Senior Lecturer in Cello (Education-focused) Level C: Seeking a strong instrumental teacher to join a String faculty with a proven industry track record of fostering talented young musicians.
• Lecturer in Contemporary Music Practice, Production (Education-focused) Level B: Teaching in The Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Music Practice) degree, including developing and teaching relevant courses in production.

About you: We are looking for education focused candidates who understand the principles and pedagogy of good curriculum and assessment design, and who will make a significant contribution to improving the student experience at the University.