Chamber Ensemble Instructor

Department of Food Science, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba's M.A.Desautels Faculty of Music invites applications for a Music Teacher (Sessionals) in the Chamber Ensemble course. This appointment runs from September 8, 2026 to April 9, 2027, with an hourly pay rate ranging from $70.09 to $90.66 (including vacation pay).

Responsibilities include weekly studio instruction, assessment of student performance, marking and grading, and providing constructive feedback. A Master of Music is preferred and a Bachelor of Music is required.

Qualifications

• Master of Music degree preferred.
• Bachelor of Music degree required or equivalent.
• Experience teaching at university level is an asset.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Weekly studio instruction and assessment of student progress.
• Marking and grading assignments and performances.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.
• Coordinate chamber ensemble scheduling.

Skills

English communication

Teaching

Performing

Education

Master of Music (preferred)

Bachelor of Music (required) or equivalent

Job description

Music Teacher - CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals)

M.A.Desautels Faculty of Music

Job details:

Course: Chamber Ensemble

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 9, 2027

Expected total hours:

Appointment Pay Rate: $70.09 to $90.66 per hour (including vacation pay)

For more information please contact: Sarah Rout - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities:

• Weekly individual studio instruction, assessing student performance and progress, and overseeing student performance preparation
• Marking and grading of assignment, exams, or performances.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Student) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications:

• Master of Music degree is preferred.
• Bachelor of Music degree is required, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• An established record as a performer and a history of successful music teaching at the university level are assets.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language are required.

Additional information:

Rehearsal times vary depending on student schedules. In your application, please indicate the type of chamber group you are applying for (i.e. strings, winds, brass, fiddling, piano)

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.