Faculty, Music History in Context II (BMus)

Royal Conservatory of Music; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 152,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Conservatory (RCM) is seeking an instructor to teach a fourth-year music history course for Bachelor of Music students at The Glenn Gould School, Toronto. The position runs 12 weeks in Spring Term, with weekly 1.5 hour sessions starting Mondays at 9:00 a.m.

Requirements include a Master of Music or equivalent; DMA/PhD preferred, and prior post-secondary teaching experience is an asset. Competitive hourly wage offered for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Qualifications

• Master of Music degree or equivalent is required; a DMA, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree is preferred.
• A thorough familiarity with music history and an ability to place musical topics within broader cultural and historical contexts are essential.
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach a fourth-year music history course for Bachelor of Music students.
• Course meets for 1.5 hours weekly for 12 weeks (Spring Term) on Mondays 9:00–10:30 a.m.
• Develop a week-by-week course outline and deliver the content in a contemporary, media-oriented context.

Skills

Music history knowledge

Teaching experience

Public discourse/media presentation

Education

Master of Music degree or equivalent

DMA/PhD preferred

Job description

The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification and arts-based social programs. Whether at our schools, at Koerner Hall or within our corporate administration, please see the job postings below for opportunities to join our team.

Faculty, Music History in Context II (BMus) - (RCM509.1)

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Job Title

Faculty, Music History in Context II (BMus)

Job Type

Hourly

Location

The Royal Conservatory - Toronto, ON M5S 1W2 CA (Primary)

Job Description

The Royal Conservatory (RCM) is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, and teacher certification. Graduates from its two performance training programs, The Glenn Gould School and The Phil & Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists, regularly perform on major international stages. The RCM is also a leader in the development of early childhood education programs and arts-based social programs, and presents a diverse range of concerts featuring the finest Canadian and international artists in its magnificent performance space, Koerner Hall. Please visit www.rcmusic.com for more information.

What is the Opportunity?

Assignment: BMus Music History in Context II
School: The Glenn Gould School
Location: 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto (RCM building)
Wage Range: $110 - $130 per hour
Academic Term: 2026-2027 Academic Year / Term 2
Start Date: January 2027

The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould School (GGS) is seeking an instructor to teach a fourth-year music history course for Bachelor of Music students. The course is the second part of a yearlong sequence, following a first semester focused on documentaries about composers. Building on that foundation, the course should examine music history through a contemporary and media-oriented lens, helping students consider how composers, repertoire, and broader musical narratives are presented to the public today. Topics may include popular media, cultural institutions, and changing social sensibilities. The goal of the course is to help students develop a more nuanced understanding of how music history is interpreted, communicated, and made relevant to contemporary audiences.

Course meets for 1.5 hours of weekly instruction, for a total of 12 weeks (Spring Term) on Mondays from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Job Requirements

What We're Looking For

• A Master of Music degree or equivalent is required; a DMA, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree is preferred.
• A thorough familiarity with music history and an ability to place musical topics within broader cultural and historical contexts are essential.
• Familiarity with current public discourse and the presentation of music through media is strongly preferred.
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.

Additional Information

• The selection process may include a mock teaching assignment.
• The successful applicant will be expected to submit a week-by-week course outline.
• A valid Vulnerable Sector Check is a required condition of employment.

The RCM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the RCM’s Human Rights, Inclusion and Equity Policy, accommodation will be provided at any stage of in the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known when they have been contacted for an interview.