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Regular Probationary Faculty - Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano

Douglas College
Canada
March 07, 2025
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Offerd Salary:$71,846-$115,129
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Contract Type:Open-ended
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Position Information

Position Title Regular Probationary Faculty - Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano

Posting Number 00668F Location New Westminster Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range Salary Range: $71,846-$115,129. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Regular Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 08/16/2025 End Date 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 Music Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to hire a regular probationary faculty member to teach individual piano lessons and class piano. In addition, keyboard accompanying and chamber ensemble may be available.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, a 100% workload is available.

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

What Douglas Offers

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

  • Transit-accessible campuses
  • Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
  • Competitive salaries
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development funding
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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    The Role

    Regular Probationary Faculty – Piano Studio Instruction and Class Piano

    Responsibilities

    The successful candidate will

  • Give individual lessons and group studio classes to students in the department's credential programs;
  • Plan, organize, and manage learning activities and maintain quality learner-centered instruction;
  • Assess and evaluate students' progress and achievement;
  • Participate in the student admission process, including hearing auditions and conducting interviews;
  • Participate in curriculum development and maintain currency of piano courses;
  • Work with the music technician to maintain the piano lab and oversee keyboard maintenance;
  • Engage in outreach and student recruitment;
  • Attend meetings, share in departmental responsibilities, and participate in committee work; and
  • Maintain currency in the field through professional development activity.

    • To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

  • A minimum of a Master's degree in Music (Doctoral preferred);
  • A strong performance profile and excellent musicianship;
  • A demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of musical styles;
  • Extensive knowledge of piano repertoire and pedagogy;
  • A record of successful teaching and recruitment at the post-secondary level;
  • Experience with curriculum development and revision an asset;
  • A demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse adult learners;
  • A strong commitment to maintaining and growing enrolment;
  • A commitment to Department and College service;
  • Excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative and creativity, effective interpersonal skills, and self-directedness; and
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.

    • Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No

    Posting Detail Information

    Open Date 10/20/2022

    Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

    Interested applicants must ensure that a CV and cover letter are submitted online. Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly explain how you meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Applicants are encouraged to review the departmental course offerings and highlight any related teaching experience in their application. We are hiring for Studio Instruction courses MUSC 1150, 1152, 1153, 1155, 1156 and subsequent levels and Class Piano courses MUSC 1106, 1116 and subsequent levels. Course details are available on the College website.

    Applicants are requested to include links to video recordings of live or studio performances. Finalists may be requested to submit additional material.

    This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 7, 2025. We will be holding in-person teaching demonstrations the week of March 24, 2025. We anticipate holding interviews the week of March 31, 2025.

    All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.

    Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13745

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
  • If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
  • If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    • (Open Ended Question)

  • Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
  • If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    • (Open Ended Question)

  • How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
  • Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
    • Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

    • Optional Documents

  • References with Contact Information
  • Transcripts and/or Credentials

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