Relevant Master of Music degree or equivalent professional experience.
Significant professional experience conducting instrumental ensembles and/or directing jazz ensembles at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrated effectiveness of teaching through student or peer teaching evaluations, letters or recommendations, or equivalent documentation.
Demonstrated ability to use the BRIGHTSPACE online learning management system or equivalent systems in other institutions.
Applications
Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire. All required documentation must be included, including letters of reference and course/performance evaluations.
For more information
Contact Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff, Department Chair, at rrensinkhoff@brocku.ca
Please Note
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:
Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
Applicants that are in excess of the above noted workload limits will not have their applications considered unless they have received prior written approval from the appropriate Dean and the Human Resources Department.
The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/
Additional Comments
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
Academic terms generally run from:
Fall - September to December
Winter - January to April
Spring - May to July
Summer - July to August
*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Benefits
Effective September 1, 2026 - $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally)Effective September 1, 2026 - $15,775.20 per full course (390 hours nominally)Please note: Instructors who are employed in a 2-hour/week lecture, or the equivalent of a 2-hour/week lecture, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.Flexible schedule
Additional Information
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Post End Date:
June 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) MUSI 1P78 Brock Big Ban d - Fall/Winter (D1)
Selected jazz arrangements for rehearsal and performance. Development of chart reading, technical and interpretive skills.
Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; performance as required
Delivery method : In-person
Fall/Winter (D1)
Monday 1900 - 2200
Brocku · St. Catharines, Main Campus