Competition #EDUC Music Education in Secondary School ; Winter

Faculty of Professional Studies
School of Education
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 17th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii) the University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11 (b) (i) of the Collective Agreement.

Competition: # EDUC 62-250-26

Course

Title:

Music Education in Secondary School 2 (EDUC 4963 WI01)
Contract Term: December 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Course

Schedule:

Winter Term:
Mondays 1:00pm - 4:20pm
Course Format: In person at Acadia University
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association
Stipend Amount: The current Per Course stipend for this appointment is specified in Appendices H and I of the 17th Collective Agreement .

Course

Description:

This advanced course provides an overview of learning theories pertinent to music education. Students will learn about pedagogical strategies for the teaching of music literacy that will lead to a teaching model to empower musicianship and engagement in music. Students will become familiar with Nova Scotia music curricula content and outcomes. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 4663.

Qualifications
: M.Ed. or higher qualification in a relevant area. A record of academic expertise in relevant and contemporary theories related to strategies in teaching music education for secondary school. Current and relevant professional experience with contemporary approaches to teaching music education for secondary school is required. Recent experience as a school-based educator is preferred. Recent experience designing, facilitating, and assessing a teacher education course at a university level is preferred.

Successful recent experience working independently and as part of a team is essential. The

B.Ed. is a provincially accredited program. Applicants will therefore be expected to teach and collaborate within the contexts of accreditation requirements.
Recent experience teaching EDUC 4653 will be considered an asset.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. The University encourages applications from Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples;
African Nova Scotians;
African Canadians; persons with disabilities; racialized groups; women; persons of any minority sexuality, minority gender identity, or minority gender expression; and all intersections of these identities; and such other groups as may be specified by federal or provincial employment equity legislation. Acadia University embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

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