Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Director of Bands and Instrumental Conducting

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to serve as the Director of Bands and teach instrumental conducting. This role involves leading the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band and contributing to the department. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in music and a strong background in band directing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music required.
• Proven experience directing bands at the post-secondary level.
• Doctorate preferred in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Select repertoire, conduct rehearsals for the ensembles.

Skills

Master’s degree in music

Proven professional track record as a band director

Graduate teaching experience

Ability to teach applied areas

Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Education

Master’s degree in music

Doctorate preferred (DMA, Ph.D., or DMus)

Job description

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Director of Bands and Instrumental Conducting

Position Summary: The Department of Music in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at the University of Regina invites applications for a tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will serve as Director of Bands and Instrumental Conducting, leading the University of Regina Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, while teaching courses in instrumental conducting and contributing to departmental, faculty, and university service.

Responsibilities

• Select repertoire, conduct rehearsals, and provide performance opportunities for the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music and proven professional track record as a band director at the post‑secondary level.
• Doctorate (DMA, Ph.D., or DMus) preferred.
• Graduate teaching experience an asset.
• Ability to teach in applied areas a plus.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada; position to be performed within Canada.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit electronically via the online Human Resources portal (http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers/opportunities.html) within the submission period. Applications and supporting documents sent by e‑mail will not be accepted.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching dossier (including teaching philosophy)
• Recent student evaluations or testimonials
• Up to five sample syllabi (including at least one large ensemble and one undergraduate conducting syllabus)
• Repertoire list
• Past programmes
• Links to up to three YouTube videos of conducting performance
• One‑page recruiting philosophy
• Contact information for three referees
• Unofficial transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions attended

Contact Information

Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance – University of Regina Mailing Address: 3737 Wascana Parkway – RC269, Regina SK, S4S 0A2 Email: [e-mail]

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including those within employment equity categories such as women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation.