Associate Professor/Professor in Theatre
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne is home to the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Long recognised as one of the leading providers of fine arts and music education in Australia, the Faculty has an ambitious plan to grow its global profile.
About the Role
The VCA Theatre program is nationally recognised and has a long-established national reputation of intensive training for emerging theatre artists, including actors, directors and dramaturgs, and emphasises artistic development within a highly collaborative environment. We are seeking an outstanding and well-respected theatre professional and experienced academic with the vision and capacity to shape and build the teaching, learning and research within VCA Theatre.
About you
You will have a doctoral qualification (or equivalent experience), an established reputation in the field of actor training for theatre and screen and significant teaching experience in higher education. You will demonstrate excellence in academic leadership and management and be able to lead people. Interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to the strategic development of the Theatre program is essential.
Location
Based in the beautiful Southbank Campus of The University of Melbourne, you will work nestled amongst Melbourne’s major arts and cultural organisations and venues. You will have the convenience of great transport links to the rest of the city with the serenity of the Botanical Gardens close by.