Private Music Instructor – Harp or Low Brass

Job title: Private Music Instructor – Harp or Low Brass

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Position Information

Position Title Private Music Instructor – Harp or Low Brass
Posting Number 00392F
Location New Westminster Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Position Type Faculty – Contract
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 09/01/2022
End Date
Diversity Statement

Douglas College is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.
Work Arrangements

The Music Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of instructors qualified to teach (QTT) Music private lessons. We are particularly interested in expanding our list of instructors qualified to teach harp, low brass, and class brass.

Work is available beginning in the Fall 2022 semester. Workload is assigned each semester based on enrolment.
What Douglas Offers

DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.
The Role

As a private lesson instructor in the Music Department, you will instruct students on their instrument in the Basic Musicianship Certificate, Music Diploma, Music Technology Diploma, and Foundation for Music Therapy Studies programs.
Responsibilities

The successful candidate will instruct instrumental students, facilitate learning, evaluate student progress in cohort programs and model musical excellence. As part of an integrated instructional team, the successful candidate will plan, organize, and manage learning activities and maintain quality learner-centred instruction. As a performance faculty member, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in public performances on campus, including the Arts at One concert series.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

– a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience;
– a strong performance profile and excellent musicianship;
– a demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of musical styles;
– extensive knowledge of repertoire and pedagogy appropriate for the instrument;
– a record of successful teaching and recruitment at the post-secondary level;
– a demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse adult learners;
– a strong commitment to maintaining and growing enrolment in your studio;
– excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative and creativity, effective interpersonal skills, self-directedness, and evidence of ongoing professional development.
Link to Full Position Profile
Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/17/2022
Close Date 03/03/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must ensure that all required documentation is submitted online and received by March 3, 2022. This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 4. Please ensure your CV clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Applicants should include links to recordings or live performances. Finalists may be requested to submit additional material. We anticipate interviews beginning late March or early April. A teaching demonstration will be required as part of the interview process.
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