Job Description

Date: May 31, 2024 Location: Waterloo, CA Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Music AcademicCampus: WaterlooEmployee Group: WLUFARequisition ID: 8315
Course Code and Title: MU196C-496C - Alternative Practical Study, VoiceTerm: Fall 2024 - Winter 2025Days/Times: TBD (scheduled in consultation with the students)Hours per week/Hours Total: TBD (subject to enrolment)Each student registered in MU196C-496C receive 8, half-hour lessons per term (16 lessons per year). The instructor(s) will also be responsible for 6, one-hour group components per term (12 hours total).Anticipated Class Size: TBD (subject to enrolment)Additional Course Requirements: Posted on: June 1, 2024Posting ends: June 15, 2024
Position Summary: Individual applied study in contemporary commercial music styles in voice (pop, rock, jazz, blues, etc.) and in Musical Theatre. Instructional topics will address foundational techniques, healthy belt technique, vocal pedagogy, vocal physiology and acoustics.
Group component class focuses on the fundamentals of the professional musician, such as: How to practice, self-assess, work with amplification equipment, giving and receiving feedback, dealing with performance anxiety, body mapping, reducing excess tension in the body, and strategies for self-care as a musician.
Applicants must show evidence of being an effective and inspiring private instructor with extensive teaching background, preferably at the university level. The candidate may also recruit and maintain a class of students. The successful candidate is an active performer or coach with a wide range of performing experience.
Qualifications - Required: Masters in Music or equivalent professional experience (national or international teaching profile) or post-graduate credentials.Training, credentials and experience in vocal physiology, anatomy, and acoustics.A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in CCM and Musical Theatre.
Qualifications - Preferred: Demonstrated experience in professional coaching.Qualifications - Discipline: CCM and Musical Theatre. Training, credentials and experience in vocal physiology, anatomy, and acoustics.Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Voice
Qualifications - Asset:

• Evidence of being a sought-after instructor, such as festival/competition clinician/adjudicator; guest masterclasses/workshops;

• Evidence of student success (acceptance to university music programs, awards at competitions/festivals);

• National/International performance profile as a soloist and/or collaborative and innovative interdisciplinary artist or composer-performer;

• 5 years teaching experience at the University level.

Salary: Hourly rate: $73.21 - $106.37Application Deadline: June 15, 2024Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants

• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF): https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/documents/candidate-application-form.docx
• Student letters of support
• Statement of teaching philosophy

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching (may include but not limited to: Reference letters, teaching evaluations, list of student successes etc.)
• Verification of highest degree

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to:Music Part-Time Appointment CommitteeFaculty of Music
Questions about this posting may be sent to:Kirsten YriChair, Part-Time Appointment Committeemusicjobs@wlu.ca
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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. Applicants are assessed using both the Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1 in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application. Please Note:Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF. The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.