Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (PERF/MUSC/THEA 4250.03, Artist as Entrepreneurs: From Concept to Creation) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3348P

Department/Unit

Fountain School of Performing Arts

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching, grading, and administering of one section of PERF/MUSC/THEA 4250.03 Artist as Entrepreneurs: From Concept to Creation class, from January 1 to April 30, 2027 (Winter Term 2027).

Course description:
This is a business course designed for those interested in arts-led entrepreneurial ventures and self-producing theatre, music, and film events for public platforms. It is aimed at developing the preparatory skill set needed for entrepreneurial ventures and focusing on creative products, services, and performances.

The instructor will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, marking student assignments, developing course content on Brightspace, and submitting grades. In addition to course time, the instructor is required to hold office hours for student consultations.

The instructor is expected to announce the end-of-term student ratings/evaluations of instruction. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Music, Theatre, Film, business, or relevant field; PhD preferred.
- Teaching experience at the university level and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement





Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January to April 2027

Open Date

08/05/2026

Close Date

08/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21033

📌 Part-Time Academic (PERF/MUSC/THEA 4250.03, Artist as Entrepreneurs: From Concept to Creation) - Winter 2027 (Canada)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Canada