Regular Probationary Faculty - Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Regular Probationary Faculty member for Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and fostering student engagement in a collaborative environment. A Master’s degree in Music is required, with a preference for a Doctoral degree. Join a passionate faculty and contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Music required.
• Strong performance profile and excellent musicianship.
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual lessons and group studio classes.
• Plan and manage learning activities.
• Participate in curriculum development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Music

Doctoral degree in Music

Job description

Regular Probationary Faculty - Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano

Salary Range: $71,846 – $115,129 per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, 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, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

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

Regular Probationary Faculty – Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano

The successful candidate will:

• Give individual lessons and group studio classes to students in the department’s credential programs;
• Plan, organize, and manage learning activities and maintain quality learner-centered instruction;
• Assess and evaluate students’ progress and achievement;
• Participate in the student admission process, including hearing auditions and conducting interviews;
• Participate in curriculum development and maintain currency of piano courses;
• Work with the music technician to maintain the piano lab and oversee keyboard maintenance;
• Engage in outreach and student recruitment;
• Attend meetings, share in departmental responsibilities, and participate in committee work; and
• Maintain currency in the field through professional development activity.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Music (Doctoral preferred);
• A strong performance profile and excellent musicianship;
• A demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of musical styles;
• Extensive knowledge of piano repertoire and pedagogy;
• A record of successful teaching and recruitment at the post-secondary level;
• Experience with curriculum development and revision an asset;
• A demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse adult learners;
• A strong commitment to maintaining and growing enrolment;
• A commitment to Department and College service;
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative and creativity, effective interpersonal skills, and 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 hire a regular probationary faculty member to teach individual piano lessons and class piano. In addition, keyboard accompanying and chamber ensemble may be available.
• For the 2025-2026 academic year, a 100% workload is available.
• Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00668F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Position Title Regular Probationary Faculty - Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano

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 01/28/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

• Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Careers Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly explain how you meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Applicants are encouraged to review the departmental course offerings and highlight any related teaching experience in their application.
• We are hiring for Studio Instruction courses MUSC 1150, 1152, 1153, 1155, 1156 and subsequent levels and Class Piano courses MUSC 1106, 1116 and subsequent levels. Course details are available on the College website.
• Applicants are requested to include links to video recordings of live or studio performances. Finalists may be requested to submit additional material.
• This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 7, 2025. We will be holding in-person teaching demonstrations the week of March 24, 2025. We anticipate holding interviews the week of March 31, 2025.
• Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.
• At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * 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?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * 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