The Department of Music at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for Sessional Instructors for the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 semesters. 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 course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

FALL 2024

Concert Choir

This course is an ensemble requirement for many students in the Music programs, and an elective possibility for others (including non-music majors) by audition. It is the larger of the two choirs and rehearses twice per week with a final public concert at the end of term (Friday, December 6th at 7:30pm). The instructor will provide students with the opportunity to develop their performance skills and musicianship through the study and performance of music for choir.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in voice or choral music, with substantial related teaching experience at the community and/or university level.

Classes: T/Th 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM 

Qualifications:

Unless specified otherwise above, applicants must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in music with substantial experience related to the respective course content. Please note that applicants on the Sessional Roster of the Department of Music will be given priority.

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 August 25, 2024.