Job Description

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume. Capilano University is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Posting DetailsPosting SummaryCompetition Number F18678P
Position Title Private Musical Theatre And Acting Instructor - Singing and Voice
Employee Group Faculty
Position Status Regular Part-Time
Position Type Private Theatre Instructor
Special Appointee
Others please specify
Workload Amount 5.0 sections
Department Theatre
Additional NotesAt Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC\'s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment. Do you share our passion and purpose?Capilano University\'s Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts is more than an academic institution; it\'s a community of artists, innovators, and visionaries who bring a wealth of expertise and real-world experience into the classroom and studio. Our commitment to work-integrated learning means you will be providing students with hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing them for a successful career in the creative industries.Step into a unique and inspiring work environment that goes beyond the ordinary. We provide an unparalleled employee experience that combines state-of-the-art facilities, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to nurturing the artistic talents of the next generation of creative minds. Here, you will find the perfect spaces and settings to bring your expertise to life through the transformative power of teaching and imagination.Join a network of creators where your unique voice adds to the rich tapestry of our university and helps us create a distinct university experience for our staff and students.The Theatre Department at CapU is a dynamic, integrated department with three separate programs: Acting for Stage & Screen, Musical Theatre and Technical Theatre. Every year, we produce four full-scale productions on the BlueShore Centre for the Performing Arts in which students from each program perform and work as crew. We are closely connected with the Motion Picture Arts Program, where our students collaborate on films and shorts. Most instructors teach in more than one program, and we collaborate regularly to support one another\'s work
Location North Vancouver
What you\'ll doCapilano University\'s Theatre Department is seeking private voice instructors for the Acting for the Stage and Screen and Musical Theatre Programs. These applicants will be experts in: voice production, singing various styles, vocal health, text into song, voice work for actors, and have a working knowledge of the current industry standards. Being able to teach dialects and play the piano are an important asset.These positions are comprised of one-on-one voice instruction sessions where voice production and technique, vocal health, vocal and functional anatomy, breath control and support are taught to all levels of performance students in the programs for both the sung and spoken voice.These lessons also support the season of show performances in the BlueShore Centre for the Arts. Instructors can attend or assist at rehearsals if the students require vocal production help.We support a variety of techniques; Current faculty members have a master-teacher level knowledge of many functional voice pedagogies for both the sung and spoken voice. A working knowledge of singing, spoken voice, and acting techniques is essential, as the position also supports Studio Theatre and in-class performances.Written reflections and personal growth/observations are expected as part of the assignments for the students and feedback from the instructors.Lessons are approximately 50 minutes per week.
What you\'ll bringRequired Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree, certification or equivalent qualification from an accredited college or training program. Professional experience will be considered. A Masters in a relevant area is preferred.
• Post-secondary teaching experience or private vocal teaching experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills, demonstrate patience and leadership skills, be energetic, driven, creative, and dependable.
• Advanced knowledge of musical theatre repertoire and spoken-voice texts (monologues, sonnets, scenes, etc.)
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of vocal technique for both the sung and spoken voice, functional vocal pedagogy, and music fundamentals are required
• Piano skills are an asset.
• Knowledge of dialects is an asset.

Posting Detail InformationInternal or External Position External
Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/02/2024
Salary Scale $73.72 to $85.76 per hour based on previous experience. Scale placement will be completed according to the Collective Agreement.
Post Date 04/26/2024
Close Date 05/10/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a bachelor\'s degree?

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• Do you have a masters degree?

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• Have you ever worked on Campus before?

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• Do you have experience teaching at the post-secondary level?

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

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