Limited Term Appointment - Waterloo, Canada - Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University

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Waterloo, Canada

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Description

Date:
Apr 9, 2024

Location:
Waterloo, CA

Company:
Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty/Academic Area:
Faculty of Music

Department:
Music Academic

Campus:
Waterloo

Employee Group:

WLUFA

Requisition ID:7465

Limited Term Appointment - Composition
Applicants for this position must have the following qualifications:

Masters degree in Music with specialization in Composition, terminal degree in the field of music composition is an asset;
Composition teaching experience (3+ years), University level preferred, or equivalent;
Evidence of successful teaching (or teaching assistant) record at the undergraduate level or equivalent;
Evidence of high professional stature as a composer
Evidence of capacity to work in diverse compositional styles;
Evidence of diversity and inclusion in pedagogy;
Strong administrative skills;
Expertise to teach additional core and elective courses in music.

As long-time innovators and leaders in music education, the Faculty of Music offers opportunities to enhance student creativity and choice with partnerships at schools like Metalworks Institute and Randolph College For The Performing Arts.

The Faculty is also home to two cutting-edge research centres: The Manfred and Penny Conrad Institute for Music Therapy Research and the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community.

These centres are dedicated to advancing knowledge in music therapy and community music, respectively.

Applications must include:
- a curriculum vitae;
- links to recordings of recent compositions;
- a Philosophy of Teaching and Pedagogical Values statement, with concrete examples;
- the names of three referees that can speak to professionalism, teaching effectiveness, character, and collegiality. Only shortlisted applicants will have their referees contacted for letters.

Laurier's renowned Faculty of Music is dedicated to fostering artistic and scholarly development of the highest caliber.

Our six degree and diploma programs, coupled with the addition of the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts, makes the Faculty of Music and Waterloo, Ontario a highly sought-after location for exceptional university and preparatory music education.

The Faculty offers undergraduate and graduate degrees (Master and PhD), and a newly launched certificate program: Navigating the Music Industry Ecosystem.

The faculty is comprised of distinguished scholars, performers, educators, and community musicians who are committed to providing a creative environment for student success.

Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner

Dean, Faculty of Music

Faculty of Music

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

While proof of vaccination requirements will be paused May 1, Laurier community members should remain up to date with their COVID19 vaccinations, including booster doses, as recommended by public health. The university reserves the right to reimplement the vaccination requirement at any time in response to public health conditions._