Job Description

Brandon University is seeking a contract academic instructor in the School of Music to teach a portion of the following course from January 6 to March 5, 2026.

Course

#: 66:469

Course Title:

BAND/JAZZ METHODS (SY)

Credit Hours

: 1.5

Term

: 2



66:469 Band/Jazz Methods (SY) (3 credit hours - shared) To be delivered between January 6, 2026 and March 5, 2026 Slot E05 (12:40 to 1:30 p.m. Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs)

Qualifications

: Master's degree in music education is required, 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

: $3928.50 (1.5 credit hours)

Application deadline

: October 8, 2025 or until filled



Applications should include a letter of application, a statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of three references.



Address applications to:



Dr. Leanne Zacharias, Acting 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 Sept. 29, 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.