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 colleges even better.

• Conduct choral ensembles in the department’s credential programs, as well as students registered in the Community Music School;
• Plan, organize, and manage learning activities, including choosing appropriate repertoire, conducting regular rehearsals and end-of-semester concerts, while maintaining quality learner-centred instruction;
• Assess and evaluate students’ progress and achievement;
• Participate in the choral ensembles admission process, including hearing auditions and conducting interviews;
• Maintain currency of choral ensemble courses;
• Maintain the community profile of the choral ensembles;
• Engage in outreach and student recruitment; and
• Maintain currency in the field through professional development activity.

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Music or equivalent experience;
• A strong performance profile and excellent musicianship;
• A demonstrated ability to teach across a variety of musical styles;
• Extensive knowledge of choral ensemble repertoire and pedagogy;
• A record of successful teaching 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 in ensembles;
• A commitment to Department and College service;
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative and creativity, effective interpersonal skills, and self-directedness;
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.