Job Description

Part-Time Academic (Popular Music Small Vocal Ensemble Director) - Fall 2023 & Winter 2024

| |

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic (Popular Music Small Vocal Ensemble Director) - Fall 2023 & Winter 2024
Posting Number PTAP2004P
Department/Unit Fountain School of Performing Arts
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will be responsible to direct the Popular Music Small Vocal Ensemble from September 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024 (Fall & Winter Term). Rehearsals are held weekly, resulting in a public performance each term. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: organization of the participants; scheduling, planning and preparation of rehearsals and concerts; overseeing the distribution of scores, implementing the ensemble\'s Method of Assessment. The director must coordinate with the Associate Director of Productions, Voice Area, and the productions administrator regarding the selection of concert repertoire within the context of developing the School\'s multi-year plan, including regarding commissions of new works and organization of special collaborative endeavours. This is an hourly-paid position reporting to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position

MMus or equivalence; experience and training in vocal ensemble coaching; specialization in popular music\'s ensembles (jazz, pop, R&B, etc.); understanding of vocal pedagogy and vocal health principles, effective organizational and communication skills. Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.
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 .

Dalhousie\'s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

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 2023 - April 2024
Open Date 06/29/2022
Close Date 06/05/2023
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter

• R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Dalhousie University