Regular Probationary Faculty - Voice Studio Instruction​/Choral Conducting

Position: Regular Probationary Faculty - Voice Studio Instruction and / or Choral Conducting
Location: New Westminster

Regular Probationary Faculty - Voice Studio Instruction and / or Choral Conducting

Salary Range: $71,846 – $115,129 per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about music and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established choral conductor or professional singer and singing teacher, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good t’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 degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

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
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

The successful candidate will

• 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 courses;
• 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.

In addition, the successful choral director will

• Direct the three choral ensembles and prepare them for public performance;
• Select repertoire as appropriate for the ensemble and student level;
• Oversee the organization of the choral score library, including repertoire acquisitions;
• Maintain the community profile of the choral ensembles.

The successful voice instructor will

• Give individual lessons and group studio classes to students in the department’s credential programs as well as students registered in the Community Music School;
• Select repertoire as appropriate for students voice type and ability.

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 voice and choral 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.

Additional Information

The Music Department in the Faculty of Language,…