Applications are to be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 22, 2025

Classification: Student Assistant IV
Employee group: PSAC
Job title: Studio Assistant – Clarinet
Department: School of Music
Wage:$20.69 per hour
Hours of work: 5 hours per week
Start date: September 3, 2025
Number of positions available: 1
Length of appointment: April 30, 2026
Application deadline: August 22, 2025
Date issued: August 15, 2025

Duties:

Assist the faculty member with:
– Assessment of recorded technique submissions and recorded ensemble excerpts from students
– Assessment of recorded ensemble parts, submitted by students
– Coaching sections of clarinet choir and arranging repertoire for clarinet ensemble
– Helping students in between lessons with issues around clarinet performance practice, skill building, technique
development, and equipment
– Assist with BU Clarinet Festival organization
– Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

– Must have an undergraduate degree in Music with applied studies in clarinet; preference to clarinet performance degree.
– Must have studies clarinet pedagogy and clarinet literature
– Enrolment in graduate program or holding a graduate degree
– Must have some prior experience teaching clarinet in either one-on-one or group settings.
– Must be familiar with distance technology (preference in zoom) and audio/visual set-ups for online teaching and recording.
– Preference (strong) for a student enrolled in a Master of Music program in clarinet performance or clarinet pedadogy.

To apply:

Please forward a resume outlining your experience by email to Bobbi White, School of Music, Brandon, University at: white@brandonu.ca. When applying, please indicate if you wish to have your name remain on an eligibility list for the 2025-26 academic year.

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.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca*. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.*