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LAST MINUTE!!! 8-Month Term in Single Reeds at Memorial University of Newfoundland

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MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND SCHOOL of MUSIC 

The School of Music seeks to fill an eight-month teaching-term appointment in Single Reeds at the rank of Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor, starting September 2021. Duties will include applied instruction in clarinet and saxophone. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in at least one secondary area including aural skills and/or music theory. Other teaching duties, in keeping with the expertise of the successful candidate, may be required.

Memorial University is home to Atlantic Canada’s largest and most comprehensive school of music. At the undergraduate level the School offers Bachelor of Music programs in performance, musicologies, composition and music education (conjoint B.Mus./B.Mus.Ed.) to 150 students. At the graduate level the School offers M.Mus. programs (performance, performance/pedagogy and conducting) and M.A./Ph.D. programs in ethnomusicology to more than 50 students from across the globe. The School’s faculty of 25 performers and scholars enjoy international reputations in their fields and are active partners across the province’s vibrant musical, artistic and cultural communities. For further information regarding the School of Music, please refer to our website www.mun.ca/music.

Qualifications for the position include a doctorate in a relevant area (completed or ABD) or its equivalent in professional experience at national or international levels, demonstrated excellence as a performer in clarinet and/or saxophone, and a record of successful teaching. Salary for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement. 

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada.  As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

To apply, candidates must digitally submit the following:

  1. Letter of application
  2. Full curriculum vitae
  • Audio or video recordings of recent performances
  1. Evidence of successful teaching (e.g. video, teaching evaluations, student testimonials, etc.)
  2. Names and contact information of three referees
  3. A statement describing your commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in your teaching practice
  • Academic transcript for the last degree earned

Additional materials and references may be requested by the search committee at a later date.

All application materials must be received by March 29, 2021. Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Ian Sutherland, Dean
School of Music
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1C5S7
Canada
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CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2021

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

https://www.mun.ca/music/positions/March_21_teach_term_single_Reeds.pdf

LAST MINUTE!!! 3-Year Teaching Term in Applied Piano at Memorial University of Newfoundland

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MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND SCHOOL of MUSIC

The School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland seeks to fill a 3-year Teaching Term appointment in Applied Piano at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective September 1, 2021.  We seek an artist with a national or international profile. Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate instruction in applied piano, piano pedagogy, and chamber music coaching. Other teaching duties, in keeping with the successful applicant’s experience, may be required. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Memorial University is home to Atlantic Canada’s largest and most comprehensive school of music. At the undergraduate level the School offers Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Joint with Bachelor of Business Administration programs in performance, musicologies, composition, jazz studies and music education to 150 students from across Canada and around the world. At the graduate level, the School offers M.Mus. programs (conducting, performance, performance/pedagogy) and M.A./Ph.D. programs in ethnomusicology to more than 50 students from across the globe. The School’s faculty of 25 performers, composers, and scholars enjoy international reputations in their fields and are active partners across the province’s vibrant musical, artistic, and cultural communities. For further information regarding the School of Music, please refer to our website,  www.mun.ca/music.

Qualified candidates will hold, or be close to completion of a doctoral degree (normally a DMA) in piano performance and/or piano pedagogy, or hold a master’s degree in piano performance and/or piano pedagogy with substantial commensurate professional experience at national and international levels. The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in creative-scholarly activity, including national or international performing and recording experience (where possible, we strongly encourage the inclusion of recent, live performance video) and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the university level. Salary for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement (https://www.mun.ca/facultyrelations/academic/asm/Final_MUN-MUNFA_CA_2019.pdf) 

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada.  As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

To apply, candidates must submit the following:

  1. Letter of application
  2. Full curriculum vitae
  • Evidence of successful teaching
  1. Examples of creative-scholarly work, including recent audio and/or video  recordings
  2. A statement describing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion including evidence of the integration of EDI principles in teaching
  3. Names and contact information for three referees
  • Academic transcript for the highest degree earned

Additional materials and references may be requested by the search committee at a later date. Wherever possible, submissions should be made digitally.

All application materials must be received by March 26, 2021. Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Ian Sutherland, Dean
School of Music
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1C5S7
Canada
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State Reference Number: MUSI-2021-001 

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities.  As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate.  Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey.  If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

https://www.mun.ca/music/positions/Teach_Term_Position_Piano.pdf

 

The Music Collection Assessment Summit: Online Event April 21-23, 2021

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April 21-23, 2021 Virtual Event hosted by the University of Toronto and five partner institutions:

Program | Registration | Speakers

Save the date!

April 21-23, 2021, from 2:00-5:00 Eastern Time (Toronto, New York)

Join us as the University of Toronto Music Library and five partner institutions explore the challenging world of music score collection assessment: 

  • Eastman School of Music 

  • Harvard University 

  • Indiana University Bloomington 

  • University of California, Los Angeles 

  • Yale University 

We have prepared pre-recorded presentations on our work in this area and virtual tours of our collections.  Attendees will watch the recorded sessions prior to the start of the Summit, then participate in live Q&A and discussion sessions at the Summit itself.  There will be a bonus virtual tour of the extensive music collections at Toronto Public Library.   

At the top of this screen, you can navigate to the Program, Registration, and Speakers pages. 

CLICK AND REGISTER

Take a look at the program of events

This is a free event, but registration will be required to receive the Zoom link.  Detailed program and registration details to come.  All are welcome including library workers, students, and faculty.

Faculty Lecturer in Voice Performance, University of Alberta

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To apply online: https://careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110944620/

 

Faculty Lecturer in Voice Performance, Music Department, University of Alberta

Competition No.  -    A110944620
Closing Date  -    Mar 31, 2021
 
 

The Department of Music at the University of Alberta is accepting applications for a full-time Academic Teaching Staff position in Voice Performance for a 3-year term appointment beginning July 1, 2021.

Established in 1908 as a board-governed, public institution, the University of Alberta has earned the reputation of being one of the best universities in Canada based on strengths in teaching, research, and service. The University serves over 39,000 students in almost 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs (www.ualberta.ca). The Faculty of Arts is the oldest and most diverse faculty on campus and is one of the largest research and teaching centres in Western Canada (www.arts.ualberta.ca). The Department of Music (www.ualberta.ca/music) is home to up to 60 graduate students annually who are developing creative projects in performance, composition, conducting, ethnomusicology, and musicology. 

Salary for this Faculty Lecturer position is based on the Academic Teaching Staff salary scale, which can be viewed online at https://www.ualberta.ca/human-resource-services/media-library/pay-and-tax-information/salary-scales/ats-2019-2020.pdf. Salary for applicants who have obtained a PhD or equivalent shall begin at no less than Step 5 on the Assistant Lecturer scale ($73,360), and the position includes a full range of benefits that are in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff agreement, which can be viewed at https://www.ualberta.ca/human-resource-services/managing-administration/collective-agreement-administration/academic-agreement-resources/index.html

Responsibilities:

  • The primary teaching focus of this position will be studio voice at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Additional areas of teaching may include vocal chamber music, vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, diction, and/or opera workshop.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to supervise undergraduate students toward degree completion.
  • Although teaching is the primary workload allocation, the position may also include participation in administrative work, including student recruitment and/or service on department and university committees.
  • The position is primarily a teaching position and contains no expectations for research, although it is required that Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) instructors keep current in developments in their field of expertise. 

 Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a DMus (or be near completion of a terminal degree) in the field. (Significant professional experience and a Master's degree or other completed post-graduate studies may be considered in lieu of a doctorate).
  • Teaching experience in voice and voice-related areas at the university or college level.
  • Applicants should have extensive experience in vocal performance and an active performing career.


To Apply, Please submit the following documents:

  • a cover letter (including the names of three referees) 
  • a curriculum vitae 
  • a list of repertoire performed
  • a 1-page document providing links to c. 30 minutes of video and/or audio recordings, demonstrating performances of contrasting styles including both opera/oratorio and art song
  • a teaching dossier including philosophy of teaching and voice pedagogy, courses taught, sample syllabi and evaluations of teaching performance (attach under the “Statement of Teaching/Research Interests” option) 
  • applicants are further expected to contact their three referees and arrange to have them send their letters of reference to the attention of the Acting Chair, Dr. Patricia Tao; these letters should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please enter “Reference Letter – Faculty Lecturer in Voice'' in the subject line. All of the required documentation must be received by the closing date.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203 (3) (e), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number at the bottom of your Cover Letter. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application. 

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