U of L Music Conservatory - Violin Teaching and Performance Positions

University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge is seeking experienced violin instructors for the academic year 2025-2026. The roles involve teaching students of all ages, with the flexibility of schedule and opportunities for performance. Competitive compensation is offered, reflecting the potential of 10-15 hours of teaching per week. Interested candidates must hold a Master’s degree and demonstrate teaching excellence.

Benefits

Access to performance spaces

Opportunities for student participation in events

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music required for teaching positions.
• Teaching experience, especially with children, considered an asset.
• Experience with performance spaces and student events is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach violin to students of all ages and abilities.
• Evaluate and support students' learning through masterclasses and recitals.
• Coordinate with the Department of Music for flexible scheduling.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Violin Proficiency

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in music

Job description

U of L Music Conservatory - Violin Teaching and Performance Positions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please submit resume by email by the closing date of July 4, 2025:

Conservatory of Music
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge, AB
T1K 3M4
[e-mail]

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title U of L Music Conservatory - Violin Teaching and Performance Positions

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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Rank

Tenure Information Not Applicable

The University of Lethbridge Department of Music, U of L Music Conservatory, and the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra are pleased to announce positions in violin teaching and performance for the 2025-2026 concert season and academic year. A complete application may serve for all three positions or, if desired, you may indicate which position(s) for which you would like to be considered.

The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Concertmaster position for the 2025-26 concert season offers 45 services at $75.00 per service. The LSO rehearses Monday evenings September – May. For more information including a season schedule please contact Glenn Klassen, Music Director, at [e-mail] .

Violin Instructor, 1-year contract – September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026

Days & Hours of Work: Flexible based on Instructor’s Availability Hourly Rate:

Estimated at around $52/hr, negotiable.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music invites applications for the position of Violin Instructor to teach students of all ages. The successful candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree in music with violin teaching experience; experience teaching young children is considered an asset.
• The successful applicant will be assigned a teaching studio at the Conservatory of Music and will have access to performance spaces and have opportunities for their students to participate in masterclasses, recitals and other events.
• This position will be able to work around the needs of the Department of Music’s Studio Teacher assignments, as necessary. Based on the current need in this community, the estimated amount of teaching in the first year will be approximately 10-15 hours per week, for approximately 32 weeks per year.
• Please note that this position is an independent contractor and not an employee, servant or agent of the University of Lethbridge.

Studio Teacher — Violin

The University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Music, invites applications for a Studio Teacher whose primary expertise is in Violin, effective September 2025. The University aspires to hire individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and performance.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach Studio Violin.
• Studio instruction will be dependent on enrollments and paid on a fee-for-service basis (approximately $884/student/semester for private lessons and $73.65/hour for masterclasses/jury and recital evaluation).
• A minimum of a Master’s degree is required. This position does not fall under the University of Lethbridge Academic Staff Collective agreement.
  
  

For more information about the Department of Music, please contact Dr. Deanna Oye, Music Studio Coordinator and Chair of the Search Committee (Violin Position) at [phone] or

[e-mail].

The Faculty of Fine Arts, housed in the Centre for the Arts with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, offers degree programs in Music, Art, Drama and New Media within the liberal arts education context and focuses on excellence in teaching and research/creative activity. For more information about the Music Department, the University of Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, or the City of Lethbridge, please visit our websites at:

Interested candidates should submit the following items by the closing date of July 4, 2025:

• A letter of interest.
• Video samples of performances that demonstrate the candidate’s abilities, recorded within the last three years (links to YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, etc. or to shared files are acceptable, and must be available throughout the period of the search).
• Names, positions/affiliations, phone numbers and email addresses for three (3) referees who can speak directly about the candidate’s teaching.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Category

Position Category Other

Faculty

Faculty Faculty of Fine Arts

Campus

Campus Lethbridge

Open Date

Open Date 06/20/2025

Close Date

Close Date 07/04/2025

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 08/31/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit resume by email by the closing date of July 4, 2025:

Conservatory of Music
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge, AB
T1K 3M4
[e-mail]

Employment Equity

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

Required Documents

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