Sessional Lecturer - VPMA68H3 - Small Ensemble (Pop & Jazz)
Course Code and Title: VPMA68H3 Small Ensemble – Pop & Jazz

Course Description: The practical study of small ensemble performance, including public presentations and group recitals. Audition/interview required. Students may participate in more than one ensemble concurrently with a limit of 3.0 credits in total. Students are normally expected to complete both Fall and Winter sessions (a and b) in the same ensemble.

Course Enrollment (est.): 20

Number of Positions (est.): 1

Qualifications: A graduate degree (Ph.D. or ABD preferred) with experience performing and leading popular music styles (e.g., jazz, pop, rock). A strong background in education or pedagogy preferred.

Duties: All normal duties related to the teaching and delivery of a university music performance credit course. These include fulfilling administrative duties, such as maintaining attendance reports, performance assessment, written evaluation, and marking of writing assignments (I.e.: sectional reports, online discussion groups), calculating and submitting grades, and  holding regular office hours.

Estimated TA Support (Hours): N/A

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 - April 30, 2021

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I: $ 8,489.67

Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (Six or more years as SL I): $8, 869.25 

Sessional Lecturer II: $9,085.58 

Sessional Lecturer III: $9,301.90

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Application Instructions: All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to Professor Barry Freeman, Chair of the Department of Arts, Culture, and Media, University of Toronto Scarborough using the online application system found at https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/slship/modules/postings/postings.php?d=237&u=1&s_a=true 

Link to timetable: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/timetable

Department Contact: Samiha Chowdhury (samiha.chowdhury@utoronto.ca)

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

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