University of Saskatchewan: 1-year Limited-Term in Trumpet/Jazz
Applications are invited for a one-year limited-term position in Trumpet/Jazz (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Department of Music at the University of Saskatchewan.
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and potentially graduate-level courses in applied classical trumpet, as well as courses in the jazz area commensurate with departmental needs, and the candidate’s strengths, as selected from the following (listed alphabetically): composition; jazz arranging; jazz ensemble (director); jazz history; jazz improvisation; and jazz pedagogy. The successful candidate may also teach other courses outside of the trumpet and jazz areas that are commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and the curricular needs of the department. The successful candidate will also undertake administrative activities corresponding to rank.
In keeping with the University of Saskatchewan strategic planning commitments, the Department welcomes all candidates especially those who demonstrate leadership with respect to Indigenization and/or a strong commitment to ongoing musical artistic practice, innovative teaching, scholarship, and outreach and community engagement.
The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 27,000.
The Department of Music resides within the College of Arts & Science which offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. There are approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 300 faculty, including 9 Canada Research Chairs.
With a present complement of nine full-time faculty members including the David L Kaplan Chair in Music, and twenty sessional instructors, the Department of Music offers a B. Mus. (Performance, Individualized, and Music Education streams), graduate degrees in music education, musicology, music theory, and performance (includes conducting), a Jazz certificate, a Music and Wellbeing certificate, and, a B.A. (Major in Music). The Department of Music has a well-established record of strong leadership in music education, performance, internationally recognized music scholarship, and ongoing outreach and engagement.
Qualifications:
Master’s of music degree required along with evidence of significant professional performance experience. Previous teaching experience will be considered an asset.
Salary/Compensation:
The salary band for this position for the 2022-2023 academic year is: Assistant Professor $99,945- $120,099.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Applicants are invited to send a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, an electronic (audio and/or video) representation of their work (web links preferred), and, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of courses taught and/or developed) and other supporting materials.
Candidates are to arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent electronically under a separate cover. All materials are to be submitted electronically to:
Attention: Dean McNeill Head, Department of Music
University of Saskatchewan
28 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK. S7N 0X1
Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.
We encourage applicants to submit their complete application before January 20, 2024. Review of complete applications will begin January 22, 2024; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.