Job Description

This Part-Time position will work with musicianship faculty to teach and grade one section of MUSC 1276.03 Musicianship 1a, from September 1 to December 31, 2023. Each class will meet for one-hour, three times a week. The instructor will work closely with the other musicianship instructor(s) and full-time faculty to plan and teach similar class content each week to ensure students in all sections progress through the same material at the same pace. The instructor is required to follow the provided schedule, method of assessment, and course outline.

This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Minimum of a Master\'s Degree in Music or an equivalent, with special training and/or significant experience in the teaching of aural skills (solfege, sight-singing, dictation, and ear training), and keyboard skills (pop/jazz/lead sheet chording, scales, score reading, and figured bass). Applicants should be comfortable in a wide variety of styles including \'classical\' but also musical theatre, jazz, contemporary classical, and popular music. Experience with arranging and conducting small groups is an asset.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September - December 2023
Open Date 11/01/2021
Close Date 06/10/2023
Open Until Filled
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter

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