Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (Director - Dalhousie Jazz Ensemble) - Fall 2026/Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3350P

Department/Unit

Fountain School of Performing Arts

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will be required to direct the Dalhousie Jazz Ensemble from September 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027 (Fall Term 2026 and Winter Term 2027). Rehearsals are held weekly, resulting in a public performance each term. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: organization of the membership; scheduling, planning, and preparation of rehearsals and concerts; overseeing the maintenance of the band music library and provision of a Method of Assessment.

The instructor must consult with the directors of the Dalhousie Symphony Orchestra and Dalhousie Wind Ensemble regarding ensemble auditions and optimal placement of students. The instructor must also coordinate with the Associate Director of Productions and the productions administrator regarding the selection of concert repertoire within the context of the School’s multi-year plan. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Music, with significant training and successful professional experience as an orchestral or instrumental conductor; excellent organizational and communication skills; computer literacy.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

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

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September 2026-April 2027

Open Date

Close Date

06/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21036