Brandon University is seeking Contract Academic Staff Instructors in the School of Music to deliver Perspectives on Contemporary Performance from September 9 to December 23, 2026 (Fall term).

65:355 Perspectives on Contemporary Performance 3 credit hours (fall term, slot TBD)

This course will invite students to analyze music performance within the broader context of the contemporary cultural landscape. Students will compare classical and jazz performance traditions with those of performance art, mixed media, contemporary theatre and dance, sound art and installation and pop/indie conventions, exploring traditional and non-traditional approaches to repertoire, genre distinctions, collaboration, community engagement, alternative venues and programming styles. In addition to weekly seminar discussions and assigned readings, a practical component will address dissemination via recording, touring and online resources.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in music is required, relevant teaching experience preferred. Equivalent traditional/experiential career paths will also be considered. For more information on establishing a traditional/experiential equivalency, please contact Dr. Leanne Zacharias at [email protected].

Salary: $8,131.98 per 3 credit hour ensemble (effective September 1, 2026)

Application deadline: August 14, 2026 or until position is filled





Applications should include a letter of application, a statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Please submit application by email attachment in a single PDF document of reasonable size to:

Dr. Leanne Zacharias, Dean, School of Music, Brandon University, c/o Bobbi White at [email protected].

issued August 5, 2026

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

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📌 2026/2027, Fall Term, Course-Based Opportunity – School of Music (Canada)
🏢 Brandon University
📍 Canada