Contract Faculty – Ethnomusicology / Popular Music Studies

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Contract Faculty – Ethnomusicology / Popular Music Studies Posting Number 00654F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour. Per Three Credit Course: $7,947. Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement. Position Type Faculty – Contract Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 01/02/2025 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 Department of Arts (Theatre, Stagecraft, and Performing and Fine Arts) in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of contract instructors qualified to teach introductory open-enrolment as well as music program-specific courses in ethnomusicology, popular music studies, and career development.

We are currently seeking to hire a contract instructor to teach PEFA 3136 History of Popular Music in the Winter 2025 semester. The course is scheduled to take place at the New Westminster campus on Saturdays 9-11:50AM.

The successful candidate may also be qualified to teach one or more of the following courses:
PEFA 1136 Introduction to Music

PEFA 3236 World Music

Applicants may also indicate a desire to be considered qualified to teach courses in the Music Technology Diploma program:

PEFA 1239 Career Development for Musicians II

PEFA 2139 Career Development for Musicians III
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
Contract Faculty – Popular Music Studies / Ethnomusicology

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

•Teach music courses to music students as well as students in open-enrolment programs taking arts electives;
•Plan, organize, and manage learning activities, and maintain quality learner-centred instruction;
•Engage with local musicians to create an inclusive and diverse musical experience in the classroom;
•Assess and evaluate students’ progress and achievement;
•Maintain currency in the field through professional development activity; and
•Hold regular office hours for students.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

•An advanced degree in a field related to music (Doctorate preferred, minimum Master’s Degree);
•A record of successful teaching at the post-secondary level;
•A demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse learners;
•Strong connections with diasporic music communities in the region or strong involvement with one or more popular music styles;
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and self-directedness;
•Awareness of Indigenization and Reconciliation practices in post-secondary institutions and/or performing arts pedagogy;
•Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/08/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by October 23, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

We anticipate holding interviews in mid November 2024.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13076