Brandon University is seeking Contract Academic Staff instructors in the School of Music to complete the following courses from November 4 to December 18, 2024 (Fall term). 64:130 MUSIC HISTORY SURVEY I – 1.5 credit hours – Fall Term – Tues/Thurs 10:10-11:30 (Slot 11) A chronological survey of Western art music from Ancient Greece to the Baroque period, examining cultural and historical context, major composers, genres, representative works, and stylistic characteristics, as well as different methodologies used to investigate this music. The student will gain skills in critical thinking, score reading, listening, research, and writing. Note: students in this class must be able to read musical scores in Western music notation.
63:690 MUSIC BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH METHODS – 1.5 credit hours – Fall Term – Thurs 1:40-4:30 (Slot 14) The course is designed to acquaint students with the performance/literature program with the bibliographic resources for musical research. It deals with both general reference and music reference sources. Qualifications: Master's degree in music is required, Doctorate and/or relevant teaching experience preferred. Equivalent traditional/experiential career paths will also be considered. For more information on establishing a traditional/experiential equivalency, please contact Greg Gatien at [email protected]. Salary: $3,451 per 1.5 credit hour course
Application deadline: October 4, 2024 or until position is filled
Applicants should send a cover letter, a statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Applicants should clearly identify which of the above-listed courses they are applying to teach.
Send application by email attachment in a single PDF document of reasonable size to: Greg Gatien, Dean, School of Music, Brandon University, c/o Bobbi White at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
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