Sessional Lecturer: Gospel Choir

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking an instructor for the PMU267Y1 Gospel Choir course for the academic year 2023-2024. The role involves teaching various forms of Gospel music while developing students' aural musicianship and improvisation skills. Candidates must have a graduate degree in music education and teaching experience in Gospel music.

Benefits

TA support

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in music education or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in teaching Gospel music in school and post-secondary settings.
• Extensive knowledge of methods and repertoire for Gospel music performance.

Responsibilities

• Define course objectives and materials; teach classes as scheduled.
• Administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grades.
• Maintain reasonable hours for student consultation outside scheduled classes.

Skills

Teaching Gospel music

Aural musicianship

Improvisation

Education

Graduate degree in music education

Job description

Date Posted: June 4, 2023
Req ID: 31681
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Music
Department: Performance
Campus: St. George
Contact Email Address:

Description:

Course Number and Name: PMU267Y1 Gospel Choir

Course Description: This course will explore various forms of Gospel music repertoire, from its roots in the African American negro spiritual to mainstream contemporary gospel choir music. Students will develop their aural musicianship skills and their ability to "learn by ear" through a rote style of teaching. Student will also be encouraged to develop their improvisation skills in solo and group settings.

September 2023 - April 2024

TA support: Yes

Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education or equivalent professional experience. Experience teaching Gospel music in school and post-secondary settings. Extensive knowledge of methods and repertoire for Gospel music performance. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Gospel music at the university level.

Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances (if required) in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply .

Closing Date: 06/23/2023

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

About the company

The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.

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