Regular Probationary Faculty - Voice Studio Instruction and / or Choral Conducting at Douglas College

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus
Salary Range Salary Range: $71,846 – $115,129 per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity You’re passionate about music and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established choral conductor or professional singer and singing teacher, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion
WHO WE ARE Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES Regular Probationary Faculty – Voice Studio Instruction and / or Choral Conducting

The successful candidate will:

• Plan, organize, and manage learning activities and maintain quality learner-centered instruction;
• Assess and evaluate students’ progress and achievement;
• Participate in the student admission process, including hearing auditions and conducting interviews;
• Participate in curriculum development and maintain currency of courses;
• Engage in outreach and student recruitment;
• Attend meetings, share in departmental responsibilities, and participate in committee work; and
• Maintain currency in the field through professional development activity.

In addition, the successful choral director will:

• Direct the three choral ensembles and prepare them for public performance;
• Select repertoire as appropriate for the ensemble and student level;
• Oversee the organization of the choral score library, including repertoire acquisitions;
• Maintain the community profile of the choral ensembles.

The successful voice instructor will:

• Give individual lessons and group studio classes to students in the department’s credential programs as well as students registered in the Community Music School;
• Select repertoire as appropriate for students voice type and ability.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Music (Doctoral preferred);
• A strong performance profile and excellent musicianship;
• A demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of musical styles;
• Extensive knowledge of voice and choral repertoire and pedagogy;
• A record of successful teaching and recruitment at the post-secondary level;
• Experience with curriculum development and revision an asset;
• A demonstrated ability to work with a population of diverse adult learners;
• A strong commitment to maintaining and growing enrolment;
• A commitment to Department and College service;
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative and creativity, effective interpersonal skills, and self-directedness; and
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Additional Information The Music Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to hire one or two regular probationary faculty members to teach individual voice lessons and to direct our choirs.

Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, we anticipate the following work. Candidates should indicate clearly which of the three options they would like to be considered for:

• up to 100% workload is available for a qualified candidate to deliver lessons and studio classes for voice students and conduct Beginning Choral Ensemble (MUSC 1145), Chorus (MUSC 1140) and Chorale (MUSC 1144); OR

• a minimum 50% workload for a qualified candidate to deliver lessons and studio classes for voice students only; OR

• a minimum 50% workload for a qualified candidate to conduct Beginning Choral Ensemble (MUSC 1145), Chorus (MUSC 1140) and Chorale (MUSC 1144) only.

Posting Number 00735F
Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular
Position Title Regular Probationary Faculty - Voice Studio Instruction and / or Choral Conducting
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
How To Apply

Open Date 11/11/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Important Note Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Careers Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly explain how you meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Applicants are encouraged to review the departmental course offerings and highlight any related teaching experience in their application.

We are hiring for Studio Instruction courses MUSC 1150, 1152, 1153, 1155, 1156 and subsequent levels and chorus courses MUSC 1140, 1144, 1145 and subsequent levels. Course details are available on the College website.

Applicants are requested to include links to video recordings of live or studio performances. Finalists may be requested to submit additional material.

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of January 5, 2026. We will be holding in-person teaching demonstrations and interviews in late January and early February. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.

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EQUITY STATEMENT Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.