Faculty of Skilled Studies
School of Education via Open Acadia
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 17th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii) the University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11 (b) (i) of the Collective Agreement.

Competition: # EDUC

Course Title: Topics in Education: Culturally Responsive Music Education (EDUC 5053 WI03)
Contract Term: December 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Course Schedule: Winter Term: Specific dates/times to be determined in consultation with instructor
Course Format: Online synchronous
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association
Stipend Amount: The current Per Course stipend for this appointment is specified in Appendices H and I of the 17th Collective Agreement .

Course Description: The topics course is designed to allow students to engage in the study of special topics that are of emerging interest in their core area.

This particular course is designed to examine culturally responsive approaches to music education that respect and promote alternate concepts and strategies to supplement and influence traditional modes of music instruction.

A literature-based examination of culturally responsive music education will provide a foundation for exploring and applying unique and emerging pedagogies in the field.

This course is for graduate students enrolled in the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies Cohort focused on Music Education.

Qualifications : The successful applicant must possess at minimum, a Master's degree in the field, extensive experience related in music education, and experience in public education. Understanding of social justice and culturally responsive education is required. A thorough knowledge of the Nova Scotia school music curriculum is required.



The preferred candidate would have music education experience in studies involving at least one unique culture.

Note: Candidates should be prepared to teach this course online using synchronous and asynchronous delivery platforms

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If further information is required, please contact Elisha Harper, Human Resources Department, at (emailprotected) .

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. The University encourages applications from Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples; African Nova Scotians; African Canadians; persons with disabilities; racialized groups; women; persons of any minority sexuality, minority gender identity, or minority gender expression; and all intersections of these identities; and such other groups as may be specified by federal or provincial employment equity legislation. Acadia University embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

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📌 Competition #EDUC 63-253-26 Topics in Education: Culturally Responsive Music Education (Winter 2027) (Wolfville)
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