Assistant Professor in Music Education (School for the Arts)

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor in Music Education to join its vibrant School for the Arts. This exciting role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, leading music ensembles, and contributing to research and community outreach. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of music education while engaging with a diverse student body and a supportive faculty. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of music education and beyond.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional expense allowance

Flexible health and wellness spending program

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Music Education or related field required.
• School-based teaching experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education.
• Participate in research and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Music Education

Teaching Experience

Research in Music

Indigenous Scholarship

Community Engagement

Education

Doctorate in Music Education

ABD (All But Dissertation)

Job description

Assistant Professor in Music Education (School for the Arts)

Applications are invited for a tenure track position in Music Education at the rank of Assistant Professor with the School for the Arts within the College of Arts & Science at the University of Saskatchewan with a projected start date of July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Elementary Music Education and related subjects. The successful candidate will also potentially teach in additional area(s) commensurate with their qualifications and expertise such as (1) leading music ensembles, (2) applied teaching, (3) Indigenous music, (4) ethnomusicology and/or global/world music. The position includes opportunities for graduate supervision and the development of new undergraduate and/or graduate level courses.

The successful candidate will actively participate in ongoing research scholarly and artistic work (RSAW), provide leadership in Elementary Music Education, participate actively in recruitment, and undertake administrative activities and responsibilities corresponding to rank. In keeping with the University of Saskatchewan strategic planning commitments, the department welcomes all candidates especially those demonstrating leadership and/or innovative work with respect to engaged Indigenous scholarship and/or a strong commitment to ongoing innovative teaching, outreach and community engagement.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 27,000.

The Department of Music/School for the Arts currently resides in the College of Arts & Science which offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. There are approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 300 faculty, including 9 Canada Research Chairs.

The department is playing a key role in the formation of the School for the Arts and will join that School on July 1, 2024. As part of the new School, the music area has a full-time faculty complement of nine (including the David L Kaplan Chair in Music), as well as twenty sessional instructors. Music programs include a B.Mus. (Performance, Individualized, and Music Education streams), graduate degrees in music education, musicology, music theory, and performance (includes conducting), a Jazz Certificate, a Music and Wellbeing Certificate, and, a B.A. (Major in Music). The Department of Music’s well established record of strong leadership in music education, performance, internationally recognized music scholarship, and ongoing outreach and engagement will continue as the School for the Arts develops

Qualifications: Candidates will be considered who hold a Doctorate (DMA or Ph.D.) in Music Education or a related music field. ABD will be considered with expected completion prior to employment start date. School-based teaching experience is required. Post-secondary teaching experience will be considered an asset.

The salary band for the 2023-2024 academic year is: Assistant Professor $99,945-$120,099.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Applicants are invited to send a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, a dossier of artistic and scholarly work (including academic writing samples), and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, statement addressing equity, diversity and inclusion, evidence of courses taught and/or curriculum developed, and other supporting materials). If providing audio and video samples, web links are preferred.

Candidates are to arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent electronically under a separate cover.

All materials are to be submitted electronically to:

[e-mail]

Attention:

Andrew Denton, Director, School for the Arts

University of Saskatchewan

28 Campus Drive

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0X1

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

We encourage applicants to submit a complete file before October 1, 2024. Review of complete applications will begin October 7, 2024; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 5/31/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.