Contract Faculty - Guitar and Voice Applications for Music Therapy

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking passionate and motivated individuals for the position of Contract Faculty in the Music Department, focusing on Guitar and Voice Applications for Music Therapy. Successful candidates will bring a strong background in music therapy, effective teaching abilities, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. This role involves instructing students in the Foundations for Music Therapy Studies program and contributing to their academic and personal growth.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development Funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Certified Music Therapist (CMTA certified MTA) preferred.
• Excellent applied voice and guitar skills required.
• Experience teaching diverse adult learners is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Foundations for Music Therapy Studies.
• Evaluate student progress and model musical excellence.
• Plan and manage learning activities as part of an instructional team.

Skills

Musicianship

Teaching

Communication

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy

Master’s Degree in Music Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Contract Faculty - Guitar and Voice Applications for Music Therapy

Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about music and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in music therapy, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

As an instructor in the Music Department, you will instruct students in the Foundations for Music Therapy Studies programs.

The successful candidate will instruct students, facilitate learning, evaluate student progress in cohort programs and model musical excellence. As part of an integrated instructional team, the successful candidate will plan, organize, and manage learning activities and maintain quality learner-centred instruction. The successful candidate will be a Certified Music Therapist ( CMTA certified MTA ) and well-connected in the Music Therapy community, able to oversee field work placements for students.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music therapy; Master’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred;
• Excellent musicianship and applied voice and guitar skills;
• A demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of musical styles;
• Extensive knowledge of repertoire and pedagogy appropriate for music therapy settings;
• A record of successful teaching and recruitment at the post-secondary level;
• A demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse adult learners;
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative and creativity, effective interpersonal skills, self-directedness, and evidence of ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

The Music Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of instructors qualified to teach ( QTT ) MUSC 1186 Guitar and Voice Basics I and MUSC 1286 Guitar and Voice Basics II. These courses are required for students in the Foundations for Music Therapy Studies program and intended to prepare students for future study in Music Therapy.

Work is assigned each semester based on enrolment.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00710F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Contract

Position Title

Position Title Contract Faculty - Guitar and Voice Applications for Music Therapy

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/11/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Qualified internal applicants must apply by June 25, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Supplemental Questions

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• * Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
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  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
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• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

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• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Agency Referral
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  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
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  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
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• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement