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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: NOVEMBER 15, 2011 

Posting for Music Performance: Piano
School of Music, University of British Columbia

The School of Music at the University of British Columbia intends to make a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in its Keyboard Division, beginning July 1, 2012, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The Keyboard Division offers a dynamic artistic, educational, and collegial environment with a reputation for high-level performance and teaching, from the undergraduate through the doctoral level. We seek an ambitious, knowledgeable, and accomplished artist and effective educator who will enhance performance, teaching, administration, research, and growth within the Division, at all levels. Applicants should provide compelling evidence of recognition and superior achievement in performance and teaching, as well as in coaching the solo and chamber repertoires. A graduate degree is required, DMA preferred. Experience working in a university setting is desirable.

Duties include teaching and coaching a full range of repertoires, active participation in student recruitment (in regional, national, and international contexts), service on school and university committees, and creative/scholarly activity and professional development consistent with successful teaching and dedicated service to the School. The successful candidate will possess a profile that best complements existing strengths and needs in the School.

How to apply

Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, recordings demonstrating performance achievement and versatility (DVD preferred), a personal statement about teaching and learning, and additional materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness. Three confidential reference letters should be sent directly by referees.

Send all materials by November 15, 2011 to:

Chair, Piano Search Committee,
UBC School of Music
6361 Memorial Road
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6T 1Z2

Piano Assistant Professor (pdf)

 

Late applications may be considered until the position has been filled. Questions about the position may be addressed to: musicsec@interchange.ubc.ca. For more information about the School of Music, please visit www.music.ubc.ca.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. For more information about the UBC School of Music, visit www.music.ubc.ca.

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UBC School of Music
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Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
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