Faculty of Professional Studies
School of Education
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 16th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii), the University invites applications from all qualified individuals. First consideration will be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11(b)(i) of the Collective Agreement (Internal applicants are all individuals on the Precedence List as defined in Articles 11.12(a), 11.12 (b) and 11.12(m) and all Full-Time Employees.).

Competition: # 84-287-23

Course Title: Topics in Education: Culturally Responsive Music Education (EDUC 5053 WI05)

Contract Term: December 15, 2023 - April 30, 2024

Course Schedule: Winter 2024 (January - April) - Online

Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association

Course Description:The topics course is designed to allow students to engage in the study of special topics that are of emerging interest in their core area. This particular course is designed to examine culturally responsive approaches to music education that respect and promote alternate concepts and strategies to supplement and influence traditional modes of music instruction. A literature-based examination of culturally responsive music education will provide a foundation for exploring and applying unique and emerging pedagogies in the field. This course is for graduate students enrolled in the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies Cohort focused on Music Education.

Qualifications:The successful applicant must possess at minimum, a Master's degree in the field, extensive related experience in music education, and experience in public education. Understanding of social justice and culturally responsive education is required. A thorough knowledge of the Nova Scotia school music curriculum is required. The preferred candidate would have music education experience in studies involving at least one unique culture.

Note: Candidates should be prepared to teach this course online using synchronous and asynchronous delivery platforms.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this opportunity, the applicant should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae and a copy of terminal degree/diploma. As well, evidence of recent successful teaching in schools or universities or other informal educational contexts (e.g. student evaluations) and evidence of teaching or professional learning or research related to course content (e.g. course outlines, teaching materials, professional learning events, research outputs, etc.).

To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload letter of application and curriculum vitae.

If further information is required, please contact Cathy MacDonald, Provost and Vice-President Academic Office at 902-585-1357 or [email protected].

Competition closes November 8, 2023 (at midnight).

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants shall be required to submit an online self-identification form (Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form) (Article 3.61(i)). These forms shall be processed by Human Resources. Information provided on these forms shall be held in confidence and may only be used for employment equity purposes as agreed in Article 43.35(b) and 43.35(d)(ii). Self-identification data collected for a given employment competition shall be destroyed after all requirements to preserve documentation for that competition have expired. Only candidates who have submitted a self-identification form can be considered as members of designated groups as described in Article 3.20. The form shall include the option to not self-identify, but candidates must submit the form with their applications.