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.