Job Description

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Job description:
This position is for a PhD student with experience in arts education and pedagogy who has a background in improvisation.
Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, education, language skills) *:
MA student
excellent research and writing skills
background in music performance and improvisation
Education/experience requirements:
MA student
Additional qualifying skills and abilities:
Experience with improvisation.
Contract Start and End dates: August 15 - December 15
Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Mindy Carter
Status: Part-time
Work schedule/hours: 5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $29.87
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Hourly Salary: $29.87
Hours per Week: 5 (Part time)
Location: Education Building
Supervisor: Associate Professor
Position Start Date: 2025-08-15
Position End Date: 2025-12-15
Deadline to Apply: 2025-07-31
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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