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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE:    June 11, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE:    June 20, 2015

POSITION:    Part-Time Academic
Applied Study in Piano    
September 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:    Fountain School of Performing Arts    

PAY RATE:    As per CUPE Collective Agreement    

WORK ASSIGNMENT: A Part-Time Academic is required to teach the Applied Study in Piano from September 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The successful candidate will work in consultation and coordination with the full-time Piano faculty.
Duties include, but are not limited to: teaching individual piano lessons and a performance class weekly; provision of a Method of Assessment and course outline; adjudication of mid-term and final piano juries and recitals; coordination of student ensemble requirements; grade submission as per department guidelines; announcement of end of term student ratings/evaluations of instruction.
This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:    Minimum of a MMus or its equivalent in Piano Performance and/or Pedagogy; significant professional experience in performance; proven successful pedagogical experience as a piano teacher; excellent communication skills; computer literacy.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is preferred) including a cover letter, resume, and a prospective course outline by the application deadline to:

Chair, Appointments Committee
Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Fax: (902) 494-2801    
Email: performingarts@dal.ca

NOTE: If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each positing.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE AND APPROVAL BY THE UNIVERSITY.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.