The Department of Music at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for Sessional Instructors for the Fall 2025 semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Individuals qualified to teach the following courses are encouraged to apply. Please note that members of the Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Department of Music will be given priority.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

FALL 2025

MUS-1150 – Aural Skills I

MUS-1150 aims to develop comprehensive musical fluency: a thinking ear and a hearing mind. The instructor will guide students work toward mastering fundamental musicianship skills, including: perception and performance of diatonic melodic material; perception and performance of non-complex rhythms in all meters; and basic contextual listening, ensemble, and improvisation.

Classes: 2025 Fall Term TBD (3 credit hours)

Qualifications: The successful applicant(s) will hold a minimum of a master’s degree with significant experience in the teaching and practice of music theory and/or aural skills.

MUS-4470 – Jazz Techniques

In this course, students examine all the components of the jazz/stage band and are introduced to the styles, techniques, and special effects needed to develop a school jazz ensemble.
The instructor will guide students towards developing techniques to become an effective band leader; learning how the various sections of a band function (especially the Rhythm section); becoming familiar with standard jazz-related materials; and learning practical skills such as how to set up audio gear for live performances.

Classes: 2025 Fall Term T/Th 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (3 credit hours)

Qualifications: The ideal applicant will hold a minimum of a master’s degree in music, with significant experience as an instrumental conductor and director of jazz and popular music ensembles at the junior or senior high school and/or university level.

Qualifications:

Unless specified otherwise above, applicants must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in music with substantial experience related to the respective course content. Please note that applicants on the Sessional Roster of the Department of Music will be given priority.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of application outlining the specific course(s) you wish to teach and how your background is relevant, an updated C.V., and the names and contact information of two current references to:

Department of Music
University of Prince Edward Island
Email: music@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a 
positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.

UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is June 20, 2025.