The Department of Music at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a sessional instructor, subject to budgetary approval, to teach the following course during the First Summer Session 2013:
MUSIC 209A: Exploring Music Through Popular Genres
This course for non-music students fosters musical literacy through exercises in meter, pitch and rhythmic notation, analysis and discussion of musical form, using examples from popular music repertoire. The course will also include compositional activities.
Successful applicants will have at least a Master’s degree in Music and will have experience teaching musical theory and composition at the university level. Qualified applicants already on the UPEI Sessional Roster will be given priority. The offering of this course is conditional pending final enrolment numbers and is subject to budgetary approval.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference to:
Dr. Andrew M. Zinck, Chair
Department of Music,
University of Prince Edward Island,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
azinck@upei.ca
Tel: (902) 566-0618
Fax: (902) 566-0554
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
