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POSTING DATE: October 26, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 4, 2018

POSITION: CUPE Part-Time Academic - Applied Study in Piano  (January
1 – April 30, 2019)

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Fountain School of Performing Arts         

PAY RATE:  As per CUPE Collective Agreement                                                       

WORK ASSIGNMENT: A Part-Time Academic is required to teach the Applied Study in Piano from January 1 to April 30, 2019. Duties include but are not limited to: teaching individual piano lessons and a performance class weekly; following the established course outline; adjudication of final piano juries and recitals; coordination of student ensemble requirements; grade submission as per department guidelines; program and schedule 3 -4 piano noon-hour recitals during the term; announcing end of term student ratings/evaluations of instruction. The successful candidate will work in consultation with the full-time Piano faculty and report to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Minimum of a MMus or its equivalent in Piano Performance and/or Pedagogy; significant professional experience in performance; proven successful pedagogical experience as a piano teacher; excellent communication skills; computer literacy. The weekly hourly commitment is 12 to 15 contact hours.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is preferred) including a cover letter, resume, and a prospective course outline by the application deadline to:

Chair, Appointments Committee

Fountain School of Performing Arts,
Dalhousie University

Halifax, NS   B3H 4R2

Fax: (902) 494-2801                       

Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE AND APPROVAL BY THE UNIVERSITY.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/respect.