MUPS169 D - Non-Western Classical Strings (Guzheng) F26/W27

Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON

2d•CA$94 - CA$120•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing individual tuition and group instruction on the Guzheng for the MUPS169D course over two semesters, Fall 2026 and Winter 2027. The role requires 600 minutes of instruction per semester. The specific days, times, hours per week, and anticipated class size are to be determined, subject to enrollment and consultation with students. The mode of delivery is in-person.

Requirements

Masters in Music or equivalent professional experience or post-secondary credential.
A minimum of 3 years of professional performing experience.
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
CV
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Student letters of support
Statement of teaching philosophy
Names and Contact Information for 3 Referees (for external applicants)
Evidence of Good Teaching (may include but not limited to: Reference letters, teaching evaluations, list of student successes etc.) Impact on students and student success can be used to bolster student evaluations (for external applicants)
Verification of highest degree (for external applicants)

Nice To Haves

Guzheng performance
Evidence of being a sought-after instructor, such as festival/competition clinician/adjudicator; guest masterclasses/workshops
Evidence of student success (acceptance to university music programs, awards at competitions/festivals)
National/International performance profile as a soloist and/or collaborative and innovative interdisciplinary artist or composer-performer.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Teaching Dossier (Optional)
Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum) (Optional)

Responsibilities

Provide 600 minutes of individual tuition and group instruction per semester on the Guzheng.
Schedule lessons in consultation with the student.
Deliver instruction in-person.