Job Description

Brandon University is seeking Contract Academic Staff instructors in the School of Music to teach the following music history/musicology courses from September 3 to December 22, 2025 (Fall term). This course may be delivered in an online synchronous format, but preference will be given to a qualified candidate who will teach in person.

64:236 MUSIC AND GENDER - 3 credit hours - Fall Term - Mon/Wed/Fri 11:40-12:30 (Slot 4)

This course will consider the role of gender in music culture with case studies from art music, world music, and popular music repertoires.

Qualifications

: Master's degree in music is required, Doctorate and/or relevant teaching experience preferred. Equivalent traditional/experiential career paths will also be considered. For more information on establishing a traditional/experiential equivalency, please contact Greg Gatien at gatieng@brandonu.ca.

Salary

: $7,857 per 3 credit hour course

Application deadline

: July 21, 2025 or until position is filled



Applicants should send a cover letter, a statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Applicants should clearly identify which of the above-listed courses they are applying to teach. Send application by email attachment in a single PDF document of reasonable size to: Greg Gatien, Dean, School of Music, Brandon University, c/o Bobbi White at white@brandonu.ca.



We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.




Issued July 10, 2025



Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.