Description The Royal Conservatory (RCM) is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, and teacher certification. It is also a leader in the development of early childhood education programs and arts-based social programs, and presents a diverse range of concerts featuring the finest Canadian and international artists in its magnificent performance space, Koerner Hall. Please visit www.rcmusic.com for more information.

What is the Prospect?

Assignment: BMus Italian 100 & 101

School: The Glenn Gould School

Location: 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto (RCM building)

Wage Range: $110 - $130 per hour

Academic Term: 2026-2027 Academic Year / Term 1 & Term 2

Start Date: September 2026

The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould School (GGS) is seeking an instructor to teach Italian 100 and Italian 101, a year-long introductory Italian-language course offered over two semesters. The course is open to undergraduate students in all majors and is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Italian. It will introduce the fundamentals of Italian grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure, while helping students develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The goal of the course is to provide students with a practical foundation in the language and the confidence to communicate in Italian in everyday situations.

These sequential courses meet for 1.5 hours of instruction weekly (24 weeks - 12 weeks per term)



on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (both terms).

Requirements

What We're Looking For

- A Master's degree in Italian, Italian studies, language education, or a related field is required; a doctoral degree is preferred.
- Native or near-native fluency in Italian and thorough familiarity with the teaching of introductory Italian are essential.
- Previous experience teaching Italian at the post-secondary level is strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

- The selection process may include a mock teaching assignment.
- The successful applicant will be expected to submit a week-by-week course outline.
- A valid Vulnerable Sector Check is a required condition of employment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and current résumé online (please upload a single file combining both documents) at www.rcmusic.com/about-us/careers-royal-conservatory. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been identified.

The RCM thanks all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The RCM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the RCM’s Human Rights, Inclusion and Equity Policy, accommodation will be provided at any stage of in the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known when they have been contacted for an interview.

📌 Faculty, Italian 100 & 101 (BMus) (Toronto)
🏢 RCM
📍 Toronto