Singing Faculty

**THE POSITION**

**OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

All Faculty will be involved in the following tasks and responsibilities:

- Providing students with instruction (based upon existing curriculum and adhering to the course outline).
- Creating their course Syllabus based on the course outline
- Reporting class attendance and grading.
- Conducting midterm and final evaluations and feedback for students taught.
- Individual guidance of students where appropriate.
- Punctual and conscientious management of classes.
- Collaboration with Department Chair and faculty on progression of courses.
- Collaboration with administration staff on resources and equipment issues.
- Attendance at departmental meetings (monthly)
- Attendance at full faculty meetings (approximately 6 meetings per year).

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Key Competencies:

- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Piano skills required at a fundamental level to accompany technique exercises in lessons. Basic accompaniment skills desired.
- Ability to engage & demonstrate physically in the learning environment, as well as deliver lecture/seminar content.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the current learning profiles of young adults.
- A working understanding of the current trends and practices in the professional performing arts industry, as well as current trends in CCM and Musical theatre style and technique.
- Flexibility to work weekdays or evening depending on the educational schedule.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Critical thinking and collaboration skills.
- Able to function in a dynamic working environment.
- Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to innovate, and explore professional development on an on-going basis.
- Computer skills, including experience with video conferencing software (i.e. Zoom), and the ability to learn and work in the AmpEducator database software.

Education/Experience:

- Portfolio demonstrating high caliber of professional work in their discipline/craft**:AND**:
**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Remuneration is built on a tier system, based on the experience and education level of the faculty member. Teaching wage range is $52.02-68.44 per hour.
- All faculty must provide proof of a Criminal Record Check performed within 2 years of hire date, and every subsequent 2 years.
- Schedules are built by the Director of Education & Programming with classes Monday - Friday 8:30am-8:30pm.
- The Canadian Heritage Arts Society operating as CCPA is an equal opportunity employer.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**In your cover letter, please identify**:

- Courses and/or workshops you have taught in the past, and where.
- What you would be interested in teaching or offering to CCPA at this time. Course or workshop descriptions should be included.
- Please identify and describe your teaching philosophy and/or methodology, including any specific singing pedagogy certifications.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

**Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 17th 2023. **(Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.)

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $52.02-$68.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-17
Expected start date: 2023-09-05