Assistant/Associate Professor, Music
Ambrose University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Music.
Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Science and working collaboratively with the Chair of Ambrose Arts and other Arts faculty, the individual has shared responsibilities for developing and executing a robust Music program vision while successfully maintaining individual teaching, committee, and research loads.
The primary area of responsibility will be in Music Theory. The Music program offers a 4-year Bachelor of Music and 3- and 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music with a tradition in choral, vocal, piano, and jazz music. The successful applicant will complement our current expertise in Choral Music and Musicology by teaching elective courses in a secondary music area such as Applied Music (Instrument), Composition, Jazz Studies, Technology/Production, and/or Worship Arts.
Start Date: August 2025
INFORMATION ABOUT AMBROSE ARTS AND THE MUSIC PROGRAM
Ambrose Arts exists as a department within the Faculty of Arts and Science as a home for degree programs, minors, diplomas, and elective credit offerings in the visual and performing arts at Ambrose University. Ambrose Arts works to internally elevate awareness of the Arts while fulfilling the external cultural aims of the university in Calgary and the world. Interdisciplinary interaction is of high value within the department.
Ambrose Arts produces an annual performance season featuring student, faculty, alumni, and guest artists in music, theatre, and dance, both on and off campus.
Music students enroll in one of three degree offerings: Bachelor of Music (BMus) or Bachelor of Arts in Music (3-year concentration or 4-year major). A Music minor is also offered.
Music degrees feature study in history, theory, applied music, aural training, and additional courses specific to the student’s career and educational direction.
Music ensembles include Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Jazz Combo. Ensembles and soloists offer a variety of performances within the Ambrose Arts season (October to April) and participate in other university and community events. Ensembles often feature the involvement of community musicians, reflecting the strong emphasis on collaborative work within Ambrose Arts.
Music graduates fill positions in churches, private music teaching, performing organizations, and music-related organizations, or continue their education in graduate and post-baccalaureate professional (e.g. Education) programs.
- Prepare and teach Music courses primarily in Music Theory sequence and Aural Skills.
- Complete ongoing research, publication, and/or professional practice.
- Participate in regular committee work at departmental and university levels.
- Provide student academic advising and support for students involved in Ambrose productions and work-integrated learning opportunities.
- Periodically be involved in student recruitment, curriculum development, and other department initiatives.
- PhD in Music Theory or Composition, Doctor of Musical Arts or equivalent.
- Demonstrated success in post-secondary teaching.
- Demonstrated success in research and/or composition.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate the Christian faith and the study of Music.
- Demonstrated experience as a team player and colleague in a music faculty.
- A compensation package commensurate with education and experience is available.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background criminal check and academic transcripts.
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Ambrose Employees agree to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon initial appointment and govern the conduct of his or her work, in accordance therewith.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position: Send a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three referees to Ambrose University c/o hr@ambrose.edu indicating “Assistant/Associate Professor, Music” in the subject line.
Review of applications begins on November 30, 2024. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ambrose University is committed to employment diversity and encourages applications from all qualified men and women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Ambrose University is a private Christian university located in Southwest Calgary. The Faculty of Arts and Science offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Christian Studies, English, General Studies, History, and Music, as well as a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. These programs are accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education and overseen by Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC). The School of Education provides a Bachelor of Education (After Degree), and the School of Business offers both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a BA in Business. The Faculty of Theology offers undergraduate programs in Children’s Ministries, Church Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Worship Arts, and Youth Ministries. The seminary offers graduate degrees including a Master of Divinity, Master of Leadership and Ministry, Master of Intercultural Ministry, Master of Theology, and Master of Christian Studies, along with diploma and certificate options. Graduate theological studies are also available in Chinese. Ambrose is committed to the integration of Christian faith with academic discipline, with a vision for academic excellence in the service of the church and the world. For more information visit us online at www.ambrose.edu.