Department of Music, Theory and Performance
The Department of Music, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, York University invites applications for a one-year contractually limited appointment in Jazz Theory and Saxophone Performance at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor effective August 15, 2016.
The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in music (or equivalent in professional experience and reputation) with solid evidence of exceptional performance ability and extensive credits as a dedicated and inspiring teacher of jazz theory at the post-secondary level. Promise of contributions at both graduate and undergraduate levels is expected. Therefore, an established career as a nationally and internationally acknowledged jazz saxophone performer and composer with documentation of numerous commercial jazz recordings, broadcasts, concerts, and reviews is required. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in professional level performance in a variety of jazz styles. Expertise in an additional area (e.g., Jazz Composition, History of Jazz, Jazz Orchestration and Arranging, Improvisation, Repertoire Development, etc.) would be an asset. The Department seeks someone who can respond to the opportunities created by a diverse and talented student body. Current music degree offerings include: BA, Honours BA and BFA, MA, and PhD.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
A letter of application, curriculum vitae, supporting material (including three recent compact disc recordings) plus three letters of reference should be sent by July 22, 2016, to Professor Matt Vander Woude, Chair, Department of Music, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, 357 Accolade East, York University,4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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