Assistant Professor in Music

University of Guelph

The College of Arts at the University of Guelph is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Music (MUSC). The position will begin July 1st, 2025. The candidate will be appointed to the School of Fine Art and Music (SOFAM), which houses our Art History, Music, and Studio Art programs. This position will teach in our undergraduate music program.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or DMA in Composition, Music Theory, Musicology, or a related discipline with a research and creative focus in music production, music and technology, and/or sound studies. ABD candidates will be considered only if a defense date has been scheduled. The candidate’s teaching and research should demonstrate expertise in recorded music practices, the current Canadian music industry, and current music production technologies. Candidates must show fluency with a diverse array of twenty-first century music genres (i.e. hip hop, R&B, heavy metal, country, EDM, pop and so on) and demonstrate knowledge of DAWs and music notation softwares. Preference will be given to candidates with experience writing music for the moving image or songwriting/arranging experience, and a knowledge of recording practices, digital music creation techniques, and production histories. The successful candidate will also demonstrate practical experience in ethical, inclusive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and decolonial recording practices that emphasize community-engaged learning.

The chosen candidate will maintain an active research profile and may contribute to community-engaged scholarly and creative initiatives in the College of Arts (COA). It is expected that the candidate will also assist with recruitment for, and retention in, the Music major, both as a part of our Bachelor of Arts and our Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health, and Wellness degrees. As an instructor for the Music program, this faculty member will also serve on our MUSC curriculum committee and help to build connections between this program and community partners.

In this tenure track position, the successful candidate will commit to a 50% teaching, 30% research, and 20% service distribution of effort. Though the music department does not have a graduate program, there is the possibility of graduate teaching and supervision in other parts of the College of Arts.

The School of Fine Art and Music at the University of Guelph has a reputation for excellence in the education of musicians at the undergraduate level. Housed in the university’s Arts Research Centre, a space transformed through a recent $25 million dollar investment, the music program places strong emphasis on skills important in the contemporary Canadian arts and culture sector. Our courses are innovative and place an emphasis on current, inclusive practices. We aim to enhance our offerings related to recording and technology and seek a highly qualified team player to join our faculty and provide leadership in this area.

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: to Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our university community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process
Applications are due January 6, 2025. Assessment of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file):
1. a cover letter;
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. a creative portfolio (samples of creative works, including songwriting, arrangements, mixes, compositions, produced tracks, and so on);
4. an IEDI statement;
5. a teaching portfolio; and
6. the names and contact information for three references.

Note: References are not necessary at this time and will be solicited only of those candidates who advance in the process. The School of Fine Art and Music is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Candidates are encouraged to identify accommodation needs during the application process.

Applications should be addressed to:
Professor Kimberly Francis
Director, School of Fine Art and Music, College of Arts
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Questions about the position and/or application process may be emailed to:
Nicola Ferguson, Administrative Assistant to the Director
School of Fine Art and Music, College of Arts
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Email: nifergus@uoguelph.ca

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

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