Postgraduate Teaching Fellow in Music
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Job Summary
- 3 x Part-time (0.2 FTE) 2 years fixed term positions
- Level A Step 1 $89831 pro-rata 17% superannuation
- Start Semester 1 2026
About the opportunity
MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PHD OR DMA DEGREE AT THE SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is currently seeking commenced or soon-to commence PhD or DMA students in Music for a part-time (0.2 FTE) appointment as a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at Associate Lectureship Level. Please note the bulk of teaching hours associated with this appointment will occur during semester teaching weeks.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- conduct and prepare tutorials
- conduct examination and other assessment marking
- respond to student enquiries
- undertake administrative functions
- participate in University events and outreach activities such as Open Days
- assist generally with the development and delivery of undergraduate education
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Postgraduate Teaching Fellows who:
- assist generally with the development and delivery of undergraduate education
- are currently enrolled or soon to commence PhD or DMA student at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the time of application
- have potential to conduct original research and/or engage in scholarly activity
- have ability to tutor undergraduate units in music skills composition analysis history and culture studies or other identified areas of need
- have a passion for teaching
- possess good time management organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
- have proven excellence in both written and verbal communication
- are motivated and able to work independently
- have developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design
Please note: current students must have received an Outstanding or Satisfactory rating on the their most recent PEM to be considered.
Students who are in periods of extension in their degree will not be eligible for appointment into one of these roles.
If you are appointed to a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow role and submit your thesis for examination during your contract you will be eligible to continue in your role until the end of the year in which your thesis is submitted.
To be supplied by applicants:
- A current CV
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your areas of teaching expertise
- Two letters of reference (one of these letters must be from your Lead supervisor)
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions the University may take any necessary step including the termination of your employment.
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How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
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The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Applications Close
Sunday 04 January 2026 11:59 PM
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