Music Instructor : Competition #071
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Nelson: Tenth Street
Posted:
Monday, June 11, 2018
Closes: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
The School of the Arts is seeking a Piano/Keyboard Instructor to join our Contemporary Music & Technology faculty for full-time appointment in the winter semester. The successful applicant will teach a range of courses across the core program curriculum as well as private piano/keyboard lessons, piano/keyboard labs, and student ensembles.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The curriculum is based on the most relevant and up-to-date music industry standards, with an emphasis on the development of practical skills. The successful applicant will:
- Teach private piano/keyboard lessons, piano/keyboard labs, student ensembles, and a range of courses across the core program curriculum including but not limited to Improvisation, Arranging, Ear Training, Computer Applications to Music, and Music History
- Consult and develop core program curriculum including but not limited to private piano/keyboard lessons, piano/keyboard labs, student ensembles, Improvisation, Arranging, Ear Training, Computer Applications to Music, and Music History
- Prepare students to follow their own stylistic interests, whether they play Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rock, Folk, etc.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Professional experience as a piano and keyboard player; improvisation skill and Sight-reading skill
- A broad musical background that includes all contemporary styles of music including Jazz, R&B, Rock, Pop, etc.
- Ability to teach across all aspects of the core program curriculum
- Professional experience as a film music composer an asset; knowledge of digital audio workstations and music technology an asset
- Knowledge of Pro Tools an asset; knowledge of notation software an asset; knowledge of classic and contemporary sound synthesis on both hardware and software based synthesizers and samplers an asset; excellent communication skills and ability to be a team player and collaborator
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Music (Master’s preferred)
- A minimum of three years’ experience performing professionally and a minimum of three years’ experience teaching private lessons
- Teaching at the post-secondary level an asset
This is a regular fulltime position commencing December 10, 2018. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,238-$3,596 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.