Classical Piano Performance, Department of Music, School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, York University
The Department of Music, School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a teaching stream contractually limited appointment in Classical Piano Performance at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, to commence July 1, 2022 for a three-year term. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and to provide creative leadership and support in the department’s initiatives to enhance teaching and learning through pedagogical innovation and curricular development. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
A PhD (or a PhD near completion) or specialized doctorate (such as an DMA) or MA/MFA, with an active record of professional experience in classical piano performance is expected.
We acknowledge that within higher education in Canada, traditional or conventional academic and artistic pathways can reinforce biases in the filling of faculty posts. We encourage applications that may not fit all of the qualifications and that challenge our ideas of teaching and artistic practice. We are particularly interested in colleagues who bring experience in facilitating equity, diversity and inclusion practices within their teaching, curricular development, and music performance projects. This may include contexts outside of the academic, including artistic praxis and community-based work.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence, or the promise of excellence, in teaching university-level courses including a commitment to pedagogy and student success as evidenced through: the teaching statement; teaching evaluations; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education, technology enhanced learning and community-based learning; and strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will demonstrate a versatile practice reflecting the expanding nature of classical piano within a broader musical landscape; oversee the classical piano area, including private instruction and supervision of Masters students; and complement existing strengths within the program by contributing to other curricular areas.
The Department seeks a dynamic individual who will incorporate theoretical and practice-based frames of reference with a diverse range of experience to prepare musicians for the future. This might include experience In collaborative piano, creative cross-disciplinary projects, community engaged performance, musical syntheses incorporating classical music with popular musics, jazz and Black musical expression, and/or global music styles. We also welcome candidates with additional expertise in enhanced digital and technological learning, which is fast changing the opportunities for growth in the music field.
Experience with curriculum development and universal design approaches to teaching and assessment is preferred. The successful candidate is also expected to provide evidence of service contributions or potential to contribute to service in administrative and committee work.
York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact, Lora Zuech, Administrative Assistant of the Department of Music ( zuechl@yorku.ca).
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 women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Indigenous people and persons with disabilities, can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form/.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA). No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 26, 2022. Applicants should submit a signed letter of application outlining professional experience, an up‐to‐date curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier that supports excellence and innovation in teaching. This may include items such as sample course outlines, statement of teaching philosophy, workshop and professional development programs attended or led, or other relevant materials. Please provide the names of three references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date in the process from short-listed candidates. Application materials should be sent to Lora Zuech, Administrative Assistant of the Department of Music ( zuechl@yorku.ca).
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