2026/2027 Fall Term, Course-Based Opportunity – School of Music
Brandon University is seeking a Contract Academic Staff Instructor in the School of Music to direct the BU Concert Choir Ensemble from September 9 to December 23, 2026 (Fall term).
Course #: 65:117-517
Course Title: Ensemble (Concert Choir)
Credit Hours: 2.5 credit hours (Fall term)
Qualifications: Master’s degree in music is required, DMA or PhD and/or relevant teaching or professional experience preferred. Equivalent traditional/experiential career paths will also be considered. For more information on establishing a traditional/experiential equivalency, please contact Leanne Zacharias at: zachariasl@brandonu.ca.
Rank: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Salary: $6776.67/2.5 credit hour course (effective September 1, 2026).
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 or until position is filled.
Start Date: September 9, 2026
To Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, a statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, a current curriculum vitate, and the names and contract information of three references. Please indicate which CAS posting you are applying to in the subject line of your email and/or in your cover letter. Send application by email attachment in a single PDF document of reasonable size to:
Leanne Zacharias, Acting Dean of Music, School of Music, Brandon University, c/o Bobbi White at: white@brandonu.ca.
Issued Apr. 27, 2026
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
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