Sessional Lecturer: Gospel Choir - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date Posted:
June 4, 2023

Req ID: 31681

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Music

Department:
Performance

Campus:
St. George

Description:

Course Number and Name:
PMU267Y1 Gospel Choir

Course Description:

This course will explore various forms of Gospel music repertoire, from its roots in the African American negro spiritual to mainstream contemporary gospel choir music.

Students will develop their aural musicianship skills and their ability to "learn by ear" through a rote style of teaching.

Student will also be encouraged to develop their improvisation skills in solo and group settings.

Class Schedule:
Wednesdays 7-9pm

September April 2024

Salary:
$9,457.90

Estimated Course Enrollment:20

TA support:
Yes

Qualifications:
Graduate degree in music education or equivalent professional experience. Experience teaching Gospel music in school and post-secondary settings. Extensive knowledge of methods and repertoire for Gospel music performance. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Gospel music at the university level.

Duties:

Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances (if required) in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy.

Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: 06/23/2023

Diversity Statement

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.

Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.