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School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, York University

The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean, Academic (ADA). This position will be a professorial-stream appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure, to commence 1 July 2020. The appointment of Associate Dean, Academic is for a three (3) year term and is renewable upon mutual agreement. The ADA oversees curriculum development and undergraduate education within AMPD. As a key priority, the ADA will also lead the development of innovative, interdisciplinary programs focused on the intersection among the arts and culturally responsive technologies. These new programs will engage students in emerging areas of artistic creation and research within a unique learning environment focused on socially responsive technologies, experiential education, collaboration with emerging creative industries, and community- engaged arts practice. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Department that best suits their research and teaching interests.

Tenure-Track Position, Composition, School of Music

Brandon University is a national leader in providing high quality education to over 3,000 full- and part-time students in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies.  Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.  The School of Music is one of Canada’s foremost institutions for musical instruction.  With a world-class faculty dedicated to the individualized training of its students and the highest levels of artistic excellence, the School of Music maintains a faculty/student ratio of 7:1 to ensure the highest quality and standards of musical education possible.

Brandon University’s School of Music invites applications for a tenure-track position in Composition (subject to budgetary approval).  The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in composition, and other courses depending on the successful candidate’s areas of expertise and interest as well as the needs of the School of Music.  In addition, the successful candidate will have deep knowledge of and engagement with Indigenous musical practices, and a keen interest in engaging Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and community members through musical, artistic, and pedagogical endeavours.  Also, the successful candidate will provide leadership in curriculum and program development, maintain an active research/creative profile, and contribute collegially to the academic life of the institution and their field.