Department of Music - Limited Term Appointment
Department of Music - Limited Term Appointment
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The Department of Music at Saint Francis Xavier University invites applicants for a 9-month Limited Term position in Jazz and Contemporary Piano beginning August 2 2025 at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Applicants must have professional experience in Jazz/Contemporary piano performance applied lesson teaching classroom teaching and ensemble leadership. A successful candidate will be responsible for 18-credits of teaching at the undergraduate level with courses ranging from music theory aural skills and improvisation. The ability to work in a masterclass or ensemble environment is also required. Technical skills and production skills are also an asset. A successful candidate will also be required to participate in the Institutions visiting artist program as faculty pianist in the Faculty Ensemble. A doctoral degree is desirable but not required a masters degree along with nationally recognized professional profile with significant teaching experience is required.
St Francis Xavier University is committed to the principles of equity diversity and inclusion. In accordance with this commitment the Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the strengthening of the diversity of our community and will prioritize qualified applications from one or more of the following underrepresented groups: women Indigenous peoples members of visible minorities people with disabilities and LGBT2QIA individuals.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and links to relevant support materials including musical performances in electronic format only to.
Professor Jake Hanlon
Associate Professor Chair of the Department of Music
St Francis Xavier University
Consideration of candidates will begin on July 21st and continue until the position is filled.
St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.
Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture at or .
Employment Type
Full-Time
