Contract Faculty - Guitar and Voice Applications for Music Therapy

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
New Westminster Campus

Salary Range
Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,+47; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity
You’re passionate about music and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in music therapy, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts

WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
Transit-accessible campuses
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
Competitive salaries
Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
Professional Development funding
Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here!

WHAT IT TAKES
As an instructor in the Music Department, you will instruct students in the Foundations for Music Therapy Studies programs.

The successful candidate will instruct students, facilitate learning, evaluate student progress in cohort programs and model musical excellence. As part of an integrated instructional team, the successful candidate will plan, organize, and manage learning activities and maintain quality learner-centred instruction. The successful candidate will be a Certified Music Therapist (CMTA certified MTA) and well-connected in the Music Therapy community, able to oversee field work placements for students.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music therapy; Master’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred;
Excellent musicianship and applied voice and guitar skills;
A demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of musical styles;
Extensive knowledge of repertoire and pedagogy appropriate for music therapy settings;
A record of successful teaching and recruitment at the post-secondary level;
A demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse adult learners;
Excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative and creativity, effective interpersonal skills, self-directedness, and evidence of ongoing professional development.

Additional Information
The Music Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to expand its list of instructors qualified to teach (QTT) MUSC 1186 Guitar and Voice Basics I and MUSC 1286 Guitar and Voice Basics II. These courses are required for students in the Foundations for Music Therapy Studies program and intended to prepare students for future study in Music Therapy.

Work is assigned each semester based on enrolment.

Posting Number
00710F

Position Type
Faculty - Contract

Position Title
Contract Faculty - Guitar and Voice Applications for Music Therapy

Anticipated Start Date
08/16/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check
No

How To Apply
Open Date
06/11/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by June 25, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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EQUITY STATEMENT
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status. Read more