The Department of Music at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for Sessional Instructors for the Winter 2025 semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Individuals qualified to teach the following courses are encouraged to apply. Please note that applicants on the Sessional Roster of the Department of Music will be given priority.

Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

Applied Music (Classical Guitar)

Duties include individual studio instruction of the techniques and artistry of classical guitar performance.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in classical guitar performance, with substantial experience as a performer, and teaching experience at the university level.

Classes: Scheduled with each student (0.5 credit hours per student)

Applied Music (Violin)

Duties include individual studio instruction of the techniques and artistry of violin performance.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in music, with substantial experience as a performer, and teaching experience at the university level.

Classes: Scheduled with each student (0.5 credit hours per student)

MUS-3215 – Business of Music

This is a practical course intended to introduce students to the skills and tools needed to build a successful career in music. The instructor will guide students towards: defining career goals; preparing a professional portfolio of their work; learning how to create online content and promotional materials; learning about entrepreneurial opportunities and business issues in the arts; and studying successful arts enterprises. Ideally, the students would be engaged in work-integrated learning projects.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in music, with substantial related teaching experience at the university level, and a demonstrated record of success as an arts entrepreneur.

Classes: T/Th 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (3 credit hours)

MUS-4620/4640 – Teaching Internship I & II

Duties include serving as the Practicum Advisor for as many as six students taking MUS-4620 (Teaching Internship I), and three students taking MUS-4640 (Teaching Internship II). The Practicum Advisor will have four major responsibilities:

• to provide assistance, guidance, and support to their assigned pre-service teachers throughout their practicum;
• to evaluate assigned pre-service teachers during and at the end of each observed lesson (3-4 observations per student);
• to serve as liaison between the Department of Music and cooperating teachers to which pre-service teachers have been assigned;
• to provide immediate feedback and document any concerns related to performance or professionalism.

MUS-4620 is the first pre-service teaching component of in-school teaching experience for music education students. In school settings, students begin to develop teaching skills, to implement lesson and rehearsal plans, and to consider the role of classroom methods, learning outcomes, and evaluation procedures. Pre-service teaching commences immediately following the April examinations, and continues for six consecutive weeks.

MUS-4640 is the second pre-service teaching component of in-school teaching experience for music education students. In school settings, students further develop their teaching skills, lesson planning, rehearsal techniques, and their ability to focus on learning outcomes while becoming reflective practitioners. Pre-service teaching commences immediately following the April examinations, and continues for six consecutive weeks.

Qualifications: The successful applicant(s) will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in music and/or education, with significant experience teaching at the public-school level.

Observations: Scheduled with each student (0.5 credit hours per student)

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of application outlining the specific course(s) you wish to teach and how your background is relevant, an updated C.V., and the names and contact information of two current references to:

Department of Music

University of Prince Edward Island

Email: music@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is December 3, 2024.