July 3, 2024
The UBC School of Music invites applications for a Lecturer position in Piano. The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2024. This is a two-thirds time position for an initial term of three years, including a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e., non-tenure track), renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. In the Faculty of Arts, the two-thirds time teaching load for a Lecturer is 16 credits per year (equivalent to 24 hours per week of individual instruction, including one-on-one lessons and coaching, and other teaching activities).
The teaching for this position will include 15 hours of one-on-one individual instruction or coaching (equivalent to 10 credits) plus 6 credits of courses. The 15 hours of individual instruction may consist of individual piano lessons for 11 students and a studio class (a total of 12 hours per week in both terms) in addition to MUSC 161 Piano Chamber Ensembles (Lower Year) and MUSC 361 Piano Chamber Ensembles (Upper Year) (NB: MUSC 161 and 361 may add up to a total of 3 hours per week in both terms). The 6 credits of courses may include: MUSC 149 (2 credits) “Collaborative Piano I” (3 hours per week, both terms), MUSC 167 (2 credits) “Introduction to Piano Chamber Music” (3 hours per week, both terms), and MUSC 349 (2 credits) “Keyboard Harmony and Transposition” (3 hours per week, both terms). Teaching workload and service duties (e.g., committee and divisional work, administrative assignments) may vary over time, depending upon the School of Music’s needs and the successful candidate’s abilities, and are assigned by the Director annually. Applicants are expected to have a DMA in Music and at least five years of post-secondary-level teaching experience.
The School of Music offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in music, including M.Mus., M.A, DMA, and Ph.D. programs. For information about the School of Music, please visit music.ubc.ca.
Applications are to be submitted online at https://musc.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-lecturer-piano-two-thirds/. Applications and all supporting materials should be received by August 2, 2024. Applicants should send:
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vitae;
- links to recorded performances;
- three confidential letters of reference to be sent by the referees directly to the School of Music, attention: Hedy Law at music.directorsassistant@ubc.ca, by August 2, 2024;
- a concise record of teaching experience, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations and sample syllabi);
- a statement of teaching/pedagogy philosophy, and
- a statement (1-page max) about their experience working with a diverse student body and the contributions they would make to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.
The expected pay range for this two-thirds time position is $4,444 – $4,778/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.