Brandon University is seeking Contract Academic Staff Instructors in the School of Music to teach one-on-one applied instruction in the following instrumental areas from September 3 to December 22, 2025 (Fall term) and from January 6 to April 25, 2026 (Winter term).

Instrumental Area

Piano – Fall & Winter

Fall Term: September 3 to December 22, 2025 (applied juries held on December 9 & 10, 2025)
Winter Term: January 6 to April 26, 2026 (Winter term) (applied juries held on April 13 & 14, 2026)

Qualifications: Master’s degree in music is required, relevant teaching experience preferred. Equivalent traditional/experiential career paths will also be considered. For more information on establishing a traditional/experiential equivalency, please contact Greg Gatien at gatieng@brandonu.ca. Preference may be given to applicants who are able to teach in both terms.

Salary: $1309.50 per student for each term of instruction/ $2619 per student for full year (effective September 1, 2026)

Application deadline: July 30, 2025 or until position is filled

Applications should include a letter of application, a statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, a current curriculum vitae, and the names 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:

Greg Gatien, Dean, School of Music, Brandon University, c/o Bobbi White at white@brandonu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Issued July 25, 2025

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.*