MU180 A - Rudiments of Music Theory F26

Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rudiments of music theory equivalent to the AMU4M Ontario Secondary School curriculum, including rhythm and meter, staff notation, key signatures, scales and modes, intervals, transposition, triads and seventh chords.

Requirements

Master of Music degree.
Evidence of success teaching Music Theory in a classroom setting at either the Secondary or Post-Secondary level, either in an institutional or non-institutional setting.
CV
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Names and Contact Information for 3 Referees (for external applicants)
Evidence of Good Teaching (for external applicants)
Verification of highest degree (for external applicants)
Statement of Teaching Philosophy (for external applicants)

Nice To Haves

Master or Doctoral degrees in Music Theory or Music Composition.
Record of success on standardized examinations (e.g., Royal Conservatory exams).
Letters of support or references.
Official course evaluations.
Strong teaching dossier.
Strong and consistent record of enrolment in private/classroom theory instruction year over year.
Awards and recognition of excellent teaching.

Responsibilities

Teach Rudiments of Music Theory equivalent to the AMU4M Ontario Secondary School curriculum.
Cover topics including rhythm and meter, staff notation, key signatures, scales and modes, intervals, transposition, triads and seventh chords.
Deliver instruction in a lecture format.
Manage a class size of approximately 40 students.
Potentially engage with pedagogical technologies leading to improved outcomes.
Potentially engage with current music theory pedagogical literature and best practices.
Mark and grade student work.
Coordinate large classes or multi-section courses if applicable.