This Part-Time Academic is required to teach applied study in Composition (all levels), from September 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. The successful candidate will work in consultation and coordination with the full-time Composition faculty. Duties include but are not limited to teaching composition students one-on-one for one hour weekly, provision of a method of assessment, adjudication of final recital and grade submission as per School guidelines. This is an hourly-paid teaching position reporting to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Composition or equivalent; significant professional experience as a composer; proven successful pedagogical experience as a composition teacher; excellent communication skills; computer literacy. Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Part-Time Academics are required to teach Applied Study in the piano, organ, saxophone, trumpet, percussion, and harp from September 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026 (Fall and Winter Terms). Duties include but are not limited to teaching weekly individual lessons and weekly group performance and/or ensemble sessions; grade submission as per approved guidelines; provision of a Method of Assessment; coordination of student ensemble requirements; adjudication at Mid-Term and Final Juries in their idiom, as well as third-year and graduation recitals. Small ensemble coaching may be assigned as needed. These are hourly-paid teaching positions reporting to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Music; significant professional experience in performance; proven successful pedagogical experience in the instructor’s instrument; excellent communication skills; computer literacy. Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be required to direct the Dalhousie Jazz Ensemble from September 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 (Fall and Winter Term). Rehearsals are held weekly, resulting in a public performance each term. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: organization of the membership; scheduling, planning and preparation of rehearsals and concerts; overseeing the maintenance of the band music library and provision of a Method of Assessment. The Jazz Ensemble Director must consult with the directors of the Dalhousie Symphony Orchestra and Dalhousie Wind Ensemble regarding ensemble auditions and optimal placement of students. The Director must also coordinate with the Associate Director of Productions and the productions administrator regarding the selection of concert repertoire within the context of the School’s multi-year plan. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Music, with significant training and successful professional experience as an orchestral or instrumental conductor; excellent organizational and communication skills; computer literacy.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be responsible to direct the New Music Ensemble from September 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026 (Fall & Winter terms). This ensemble will perform the works of students enrolled in the Composition program as well as creating their own repertoire through deep listening and collective improvisation. The works performed may be traditionally notated or use creative strategies outside traditional notation, such as graphic and text scores, and scoreless instant composition. Rehearsals are held weekly, resulting in a public performance each term. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: organization of the participants; scheduling, planning and preparation of rehearsals and concerts; overseeing the distribution of scores when applicable, implementing ensemble’s Method of Assessment.

The director must coordinate with the Associate Director of Productions, Voice Area, and the productions administrator regarding the selection of concert repertoire within the context of developing the School’s multi-year plan, including regarding commissions of new works and organization of special collaborative endeavours. This is an hourly-paid position reporting to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

MMus or equivalence; significant experience as a performer and ensemble director; specialization in new and improvised music; knowledge of extended performance techniques and modern approaches to music notation; effective organizational and communication skills. Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of one section of PERF/MUSC3663.03 Advanced Digital Audio Sound Design, from January 1 to April 30, 2026 (Winter term).

This position is responsible for teaching the concepts, language, and technology associated with digital audio sound design, electroacoustic music, multichannel and live electronics / video processing. Students will use a variety of digital audio software (including but not limited to MaxMSP, SuperCollider, Ableton, and Isadora) to create original short digital audio/video pieces and/or sound cues. Students will also develop knowledge on how audio, electroacoustic music and live electronics are presented in performances, compositions and events using a variety of digital approaches and sound reinforcement systems.

The candidate for this position will work closely with teaching staff in the music composition and technical theatre areas to coordinate curriculum requirements. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, in Music or any other relevant discipline; proven experience in the creative and aesthetic aspects of music technology as well as a successful teaching record in this field.

Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter. In the cover letter, candidates are invited to briefly describe their envisioned approach for the course, and list what workstations they can work with.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of one section of PERF/MUSC3662.03 Introduction to Digital Audio Sound Design, from September 1 to December 31, 2025 (Fall term).

This position is responsible for teaching the concepts, language, and technology associated with digital audio sound design. Students will use a digital audio workstation (Logic Pro and/or ProTools and/or any other suitable application TBD) to create short digital audio pieces and/or sound cues. Students will also develop knowledge on how audio is presented in performances and events using theatrical cueing software (Q-Lab) and sound reinforcement systems. The candidate for this position will work closely with teaching staff in the music composition and technical theatre areas to coordinate curriculum requirements. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, in Music or any other relevant discipline; proven experience in the creative and aesthetic aspects of music technology as well as a successful teaching record in this field.Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter. In the cover letter, candidates are invited to briefly describe their envisioned approach for the course, and list what workstations they can work with.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of MUSC 3221.03 Form & Analysis: The Second Viennese School to the Present Day, from September 1 to December 31, 2025. The candidate will work closely with teaching staff in the music theory and composition area to coordinate curriculum requirements. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Music Theory, Musicology, Composition or equivalent and teaching experience at the university level with evidence of teaching effectiveness (formal course evaluations). Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter. In the cover letter, candidates are invited to include a short statement on the works proposed for study as well as analytical methods covered.

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of MUSC 2210.03 Intro to Composition, from September 1 to December 31, 2025 (Fall Term). This class, in which students will write short pieces for solo instruments or small chamber ensembles, consists in an introduction to the basic principles of composition. Each piece will be written using a different approach, including for, example, traditional tonality, modes, intervallic organization and 12-tone techniques. Non-European approaches will also be examined and discussed. instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment.

This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Composition or equivalent; teaching experience at the university level and evidence of teaching effectiveness (formal course evaluations). Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time position will work with musicianship faculty to teach and grade one section of MUSC 1277.05 Musicianship 1b, from January 1 to April 30, 2026. Each class will meet for one-hour, three times a week. The instructor will work closely with the other musicianship instructor(s) and full-time faculty to plan and teach similar class content each week to ensure students in all sections progress through the same material at the same pace. The instructor is required to follow the provided schedule, method of assessment, and course outline.

This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Music or an equivalent, with special training and/or significant experience in the teaching of aural skills (solfege, sight-singing, dictation, and ear training), and keyboard skills (pop/jazz/lead sheet chording, scales, score reading, and figured bass). Applicants should be comfortable in a wide variety of styles including ‘classical’ but also musical theatre, jazz, contemporary classical, and popular music. Experience with arranging and conducting small groups is an asset.

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time position will work with musicianship faculty to teach and grade one section of MUSC 1276.03 Musicianship 1a, from September 1 to December 31, 2025. Each class will meet for one-hour, three times a week. The instructor will work closely with the other musicianship instructor(s) and full-time faculty to plan and teach similar class content each week to ensure students in all sections progress through the same material at the same pace. The instructor is required to follow the provided schedule, method of assessment, and course outline.

This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Music or an equivalent, with special training and/or significant experience in the teaching of aural skills (solfege, sight-singing, dictation, and ear training), and keyboard skills (pop/jazz/lead sheet chording, scales, score reading, and figured bass). Applicants should be comfortable in a wide variety of styles including ‘classical’ but also musical theatre, jazz, contemporary classical, and popular music. Experience with arranging and conducting small groups is an asset.

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading one section of MUSC 2020.03 The History of Jazz. This class is taught in person, every morning Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu from 9:05 -11:55 AM (Studley Campus – Rowe Management Bldg RM#1020), from May 5 – 27, 2025.
The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Post-graduate education in music, either complete or in progress, and a demonstrated interest in Jazz studies; evidence of successful teaching at the university level, preferably in the area of Jazz studies; ability and willingness to incorporate or perform live musical demonstrations relative to the course subject matter; computer literacy.

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above. All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment and are subject to budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for teaching and grading of the non-history portion of the course THEA 4735/MUSC 4360/HIST 4162: Advanced Seminar in Baroque Culture. This portion is worth one half (1/2) of the full credit course (equivalent to three credit hours) taking place in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, from May 30 to June 30, 2025.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed and accommodation will be provided.
This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

PhD completed or near completion (ABD) in History or related discipline. Previous experience in teaching at a university level is essential, as is evidence of strong teaching effectiveness. Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.