Assistant Professor, Department of Music - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

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Assistant Professor, Department of Music:

Applications are invited for a three-year limited-term position in Instrumental Music Education (August 1, July 31, 2026) at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Department of Music at the University of Saskatchewan.

The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities.

The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

The Department of Music resides within the College of Arts & Science which offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

There are approximately 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 296 faculty, including 10 Canada Research Chairs.

With a present complement of nine full-time faculty members including the David L Kaplan Chair in Music, and twenty sessional instructors, the Department of Music offers a B.

Mus.

(Performance, Individualized, and Music Education streams), graduate degrees in music education, musicology, music theory, and performance (includes conducting), a jazz certificate, and a B.A.

(Major in Music).

The Department of Music has a well-established record of strong leadership in music education, performance, internationally recognized music scholarship, and ongoing outreach and engagement.

Qualifications:
Doctorate in a relevant field (such as conducting or music education) at the time of appointment (ABD considered). Previous teaching experience at either the elementary or secondary level will be considered an asset.

The salary band for this position is as follows: Assistant Professor $ 99,945- $120,099.

This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Applicants are invited to send a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, an electronic (audio and/or video) representation of their work (web links preferred), and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of courses taught and/or developed) and other supporting materials.

All materials are to be submitted electronically to:
Professor Dean McNeill
Head, Department of Music

University of Saskatchewan

28 Campus Drive

Saskatoon, SK. S7N 0X1

Department:
Music

Status:
Term 3 years

Employment Group:

USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $99, ,099.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable):

Salary Phase/Band:
Not Applicable

Posted Date: 2/10/2023

Closing Date:
at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
On Campus

Criminal Record Check:
Not Applicable

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification:
Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check:
Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's
health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.