Electroacoustic Studies

Concordia University's Department of Music invites applications for one limited-term appointment position in Electroacoustic Studies at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, effective August 15, 2010 to May 31, 2011. 

Limited-term appointment positions are subject to budgetary approval and department or unit need.  Individuals holding limited-term appointments may be reappointed, given continued funding and need, as well as satisfactory job performance.  Together, initial appointments and subsequent reappointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of three consecutive years.

The Department of Music is well-known as a leader in the study of contemporary music, particularly in the areas of electroacoustics and jazz. We also offer music performance (instrumental and vocal) and theory and composition as areas of concentrated study, all built around a core curriculum of general music instruction. The university's Oscar Peterson Concert Hall and its associated recording studio is a valuable resource for our students and faculty.

The Department participates actively in the Montreal music community and collaborates with other Concordia Fine Arts departments.  An impending move into new facilities on our downtown campus adjacent to the Faculty's other performing arts departments will facilitate cross-disciplinary opportunities in the areas of contemporary dance, theatre, film, animation, installation art, and performance art. 

During the initial appointment, the successful applicant will normally be expected to teach three undergraduate courses per semester (18 credits total), selected from courses in theory and analysis, aural skills, studio techniques and/or composition in the Electroacoustic Studies stream.  Responsibilities will also include active involvement in committees and administrative work.  

Candidates should have appropriate terminal degree qualifications in Electroacoustic Studies with at least three years of teaching experience within an academic or conservatory environment.  Demonstrated pedagogy in auditory scene analysis as it applies to theory and/or ear training, as well as knowledge and cross-disciplinary experience in other performance arts and/or music genres, would be assets.  We are seeking candidates who are excellent teachers with demonstrated ability to work well within a team.  Although classes are taught in English, fluency in spoken and written French would be considered an asset.

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position for August 15, 2010.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.