Job Description / Duties

The Fountain School of Performing Arts (FSPA) at Dalhousie University invites applications for two ten-month limited-term appointments in Applied Voice, at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor, commencing August 1, 2019. The positions are subject to budgetary approval.

The two successful candidates’ combined duties may include, but are not limited to: individual teaching of undergraduate voice students; class teaching of Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Literature, and Voice Clinic for Actors; musical preparation for Dal Opera; sharing in departmental responsibilities, and performing in department events including the Faculty Chamber Series.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The minimum qualifications required for each position are a Master’s degree in vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or equivalent. Significant professional experience as a singing artist and evidence of effective teaching at the post-secondary level are also required.

Additional Information

Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of artistic and teaching interests and philosophies, three confidential letters of reference (forwarded separately from the referees), a recent performance recording in a variety of repertoire, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (formal course evaluations), as well as a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid) should be sent in hard copy by the application deadline to:
Dr. Jacqueline Warwick, Director
Fountain School of Performing Arts

#514 – 6101 University Avenue
Dalhousie Arts Centre
Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2

Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

The deadline for applications is April 27, 2019.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Contact Information

Fountain School of Performing Arts

#514 – 6101 University Avenue
Dalhousie Arts Centre
Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2

Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

Employer Profile

Fountain School of Performing Arts - Dalhousie University, is the only university performing arts school east of Montreal and brings a range of new opportunities to students of Music, Theatre and Cinema and Media Studies.