MUSC 1190 T09 - Small Jazz Ensemble Instructor

Department of Food Science, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Music Teacher to lead MUSC 1190 T09 – Small Jazz Ensemble through CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals). The appointment runs from September 8, 2026 to April 9, 2027, with weekly studio instruction and classroom assessment responsibilities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Music (or equivalent) with preference for a Master of Music, demonstrated university teaching experience, and strong English communication skills.

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.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Music degree

Master of Music degree

Job description

Music Teacher for MUSC 1190 T09 - Small Jazz Ensemble- CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals)

M.A.Desautels Faculty of Music

Job details:

Course: MUSC 1190 T09- Small Jazz 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:

Rehearsals are set at the descretion of the Instructor considering student schedules

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.