Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Faculty - Coordinator, Music Technology Diploma (MTD)
Program
Posting Number 00522F
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Salary Range In accordance with the current Collective Agreement
Position Type Faculty - Coordinator
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Limited Term
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Faculty
Start Date 08/16/2023
End Date 08/16/2024
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Work Arrangements
The Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking a
Coordinator for the Music Technology Diploma (MTD) program. This position
takes effect August 16th, 2023 for an initial one year term with the
possibility of an extension for an additional two years. This role has 1.5
sections of time release available for the 2023-2024 academic year and the
responsibilities for the position are distributed across the fall, winter and
summer semesters.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
The MTD Coordinator provides leadership, advising and operational support to
ensure that the Music Technology Diploma (MTD) program functions
effectively.
Responsibilities
As MTD Coordinator, you will:
Represent the Technology area within the Music Department and liaise
effectively with the Department coordinator and the Director of Performing
and Fine Arts;
Schedule and chair regular MTD program meetings;
Liaise with the Community Music School to ensure cooperation in course
offerings and use of shared facilities;
Work collaboratively with the Director of Performing and Fine Arts and the
administrative assistants to organize timetabling, submit room-booking
requests, and contribute to the preparation of the annual Education Plan;
Contribute to the Department's capital budget requests;
Work with the MTD technician, Department coordinator, Director of
Performing and Fine Arts, and the LLPA EdTech representatives to ensure
program needs for computer resources and educational technology are
addressed, and existing equipment maintained;
Initiate and oversee updating of MTD program-related curriculum guidelines
and participate in program planning;
Provide input to the Director of Performing and Fine Arts in regards to
Student Services, Admissions, Marketing and Communications (MCO), and
other external units within the College;
Contribute MTD program-related content to Director of Performing and Fine
Arts for Department and College publications and websites; ensure that all
information is accurate and current;
Participate in various recruitment events, in cooperation with the
Director of Performing and Fine Arts and in conjunction with Department
and College-wide efforts;
Foster connections in cooperation with colleagues with key industry
professionals by attending trade fairs and other industry-related events;
Manage program registration and enrolment by advising students,
coordinating and participating in annual student auditions and
assessments, reviewing requests for PLAR, and facilitating pre-requisite
waivers;
Monitor student progress throughout the program;
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of
recruitment initiatives and retention strategies.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
A Master's Degree in Music, Music Technology, or other relevant
discipline, or equivalent;
To be qualified to teach (QTT) courses in the MTD program;
To have post-secondary teaching experience in Music or Music Technology;
Demonstrated administrative experience in a post-secondary environment or
other relevant work environment;
To be able to maintain a balanced view of the priorities (academic,
creative, and applied) of the Music Department, while supporting and
advancing the goals of the MTD program;
Strong organizational skills;
Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
A demonstrated ability to work well in groups as well as to assume a
leadership role;
A demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet targets and
deadlines.
Link to Full Position Profile
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 05/12/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter is submitted
online and received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023. Please ensure your
resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and
abilities of the position for which you are applying.
All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed
transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.
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https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/10767
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