The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) seeks to appoint an innovative and committed Lecturer in Music (Jazz & Improvisation) who possesses the right blend of performance, imagination and creativity to inspire students to create, innovate and collaborate in new and emerging forms of improvised musics. The appointee will be professionally committed to the core value of personal creativity and able to work outside the notated Western art music tradition to embrace collaborative improvisation and performance with musicians from diverse styles and creative backgrounds. The appointee will also be expected to maintain an active research profile by undertaking artistic research in performance particularly in the area of jazz and improvisational creative practice.

MCM is seeking an expert in contemporary improvisation with a doctoral degree in music or equivalent professional experience. Experience in developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate curriculum in improvised musics and ability to champion change and innovation to strategically address the emerging forms of improvised musics is essential.

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