Jobs Faculty of Music Instructor Positions
CUPE 3902 Unit 3
JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble
Course Description: Students are assigned to small jazz ensembles by audition, rehearsing with faculty for two hours and independently for an additional hour each week. Repertoire ranges from traditional to contemporary jazz styles. Attendance at all assigned sessions is required.
Class Schedule: Small Jazz Ensemble duties include two hours of coaching each week with the assigned small Jazz ensemble (times TBD). Coaches are required to attend and evaluate group performances at the Rex and Walter Hall (other venues TBA).
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 4-7 per group estimate
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, improvisation and performance styles. Active jazz performing career combined with demonstrated excellence coaching jazz ensembles at the university level.
Duties: Meet with assigned small jazz ensemble for coaching session two hours each week, advise on the selection of repertoire for assigned student ensemble. Attend and evaluate ensemble performances and recordings. Participate in marking and grading of the assigned ensemble and submission of grades in accordance with policy. Consult as necessary with the Performance Office and Coordinator of Jazz Studies regarding visiting artist masterclasses and additional performance opportunities for small jazz ensembles. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled coaching hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
JMU303H1/MUS4303H1 Rhythm for Improvisers
Course Description: This course focuses on methods for students to expand their rhythmic vocabulary as improvisers and composers. Motivis development, rhythmic modulation and odd time signature playing will be addressed. Analysis and performance of the music of influential contemporary composers such as Dave Holland will be central to this course.
Class Schedule: Mondays 2-4pm in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, and extensive experience as jazz arranger, composer, and band leader. Demonstrated excellence teaching jazz at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
JMU317Y1 Jazz Arranging
Course Description: Instrumental and vocal arranging for various jazz ensembles from duos to large jazz band and studio orchestra. Co-requisite JMU301Y1
Class Schedule: Tuesdays 1-3pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $13,159.74
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, and extensive experience as jazz arranger, composer, and band leader. Demonstrated excellence teaching jazz arranging at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
JMU320H1 Jazz Pedagogy
Course Description: This course is focused on the development of students’ instructional skills within the jazz idiom. The course offers a practical approach to teaching and learning core subjects including Jazz Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation, and History in both institutional and private settings. Conducting, repertoire and organization of Large and Small Jazz Ensembles is also addressed.
Class Schedule: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 12
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, and extensive experience as jazz arranger, composer, and band leader. Demonstrated excellence teaching jazz at the Secondary and University levels.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
JMU420H1 Advanced Jazz Arranging & Orchestration I
Course Description: To develop the skills necessary to produce arrangements for large ensembles. These principles of arranging will be applied to various combinations of instruments including but not limited to 5 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums, and voice.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 2-4 in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, and extensive experience as jazz arranger, composer, and band leader. Demonstrated excellence teaching jazz at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
JMU421H1 Advanced Jazz Arranging & Orchestration II
Course Description: A continuation of JMU420H1
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 2-4 in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, and extensive experience as jazz arranger, composer, and band leader. Demonstrated excellence teaching jazz at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
Daphne Tan
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Music Theory
Faculty of Music
University of Toronto
80 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
PMU105-405Y1 Instrumental Performance Class - Double Bass
Course Description: Approaches to performance and repertoire in instrument specific groupings.
Class Schedule: Fridays 1-3pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 12
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Active performing career combined with extensive knowledge of instrumental repertoire. Demonstrated excellence coaching student performers at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach and coordinate all classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances (if required) in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. Practical teaching of subject in a tutorial environment.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU105-405Y1 Instrumental Performance Class - Tuba & Euphonium
Course Description: Approaches to performance and repertoire in instrument specific groupings.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays 9-11am
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Active performing career combined with extensive knowledge of instrumental repertoire. Demonstrated excellence coaching student performers at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach and coordinate all classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances (if required) in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. Practical teaching of subject in a tutorial environment.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU105-405Y1 Instrumental Performance Class - French Horn
Course Description: Approaches to performance and repertoire in instrument specific groupings.
Class Schedule: Fridays 11am-1pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Active performing career combined with extensive knowledge of instrumental repertoire. Demonstrated excellence coaching student performers at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach and coordinate all classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances (if required) in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. Practical teaching of subject in a tutorial environment.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU105-405Y1 Instrumental Performance Class - Oboe
Course Description: Approaches to performance and repertoire in instrument specific groupings.
Class Schedule: Mondays 7-9pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Active performing career combined with extensive knowledge of brass instrumental repertoire. Demonstrated excellence coaching student performers at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach and coordinate all classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances (if required) in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. Practical teaching of subject in a tutorial environment.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU105-405Y1 Instrumental Performance Class - Viola
Course Description: Approaches to viola performance and repertoire.
Class Schedule: Mondays 7-9pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 12
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Active performing career combined with extensive knowledge of viola repertoire. Demonstrated excellence coaching student performers at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach and coordinate all classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances (if required) in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. Practical teaching of subject in a tutorial environment.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU115-415Y1 Chamber Choir
Course Description: Study and performance of advanced repertoire for treble voices (SSAA), with emphasis on the contemporary period.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-5pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $19,641.40
Estimated Course Enrollment: 60
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in conducting or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of men's choral repertoire. Demonstrated excellence conducting choral ensembles at the university level.
Duties: Select and prepare repertoire for rehearsals and concerts, conduct all rehearsals and concerts as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Consult with the Performance Office regarding concerts and dress rehearsals as necessary. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU128H1 English Art Song
Course Description: Practical study through in-class coaching on authentic pronunciation and interpretation. Emphasis on the art song repertoire of the seventeenth to twentieth centuries.
Class Schedule: Section 1: Fridays 11am-12pm, Section 2: Fridays 12-1pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $3,339.04 per section
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music performance or equivalent professional experience; doctorate preferred. Extensive knowledge of and performance experience with vocal repertoire in English. Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical materials suitable for the first-year university performance level.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU175-475 Soprano/Alto Choir
Course Description: A major choral ensemble for qualified students who study and perform a wide variety of treble voice repertoire. Emphasis on the development of musicianship through distinctive choral composition. Attendance at all assigned sessions is required.
Class Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 3-5pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $19,641.40
Estimated Course Enrollment: 60
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in conducting or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of soprano/alto choral repertoire. Demonstrated excellence conducting choral ensembles at the university level.
Duties: Select and prepare repertoire for rehearsals and concerts, conduct all rehearsals and concerts as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Consult with the Performance Office regarding concerts and dress rehearsals as necessary. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU190-490Y1 Wind Ensemble
Course Description: Students rehearse and perform in concerts and reading sessions as assigned by the Performance Division through the academic year. Attendance at all assigned sessions is required. Six hours minimum.
Class Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3-5pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $19,641.40
Estimated Course Enrollment: 70
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Minimum of Master’s degree in wind conducting or equivalent professional experience, with preference for candidates with at least three years’ experience conducting wind ensembles at the post-secondary level. Knowledge of advanced instrumental pedagogy, and excellent knowledge of both traditional and contemporary advanced wind band repertoire. Experience with and demonstrated commitment to programming, rehearsing, and conducting concerts of high artistic quality. Ability to collaborate with faculty in related areas and with administrative staff.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; select and prepare repertoire for rehearsals and concerts; conduct all rehearsals and concerts as scheduled; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach and coordinate all classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; schedule class performances and dress rehearsals in consultation with the Performance Office; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. Supervision of teaching assistants.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU230Y1 Topics in Performance Studies
Course Description: This course will introduce the stagecraft skills necessary for learning a role, developing a character, and understanding situation and action through the study of basic acting and movement techniques, text analysis, declamation, and interpretation of sung text primarily from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Class Schedule: Thursdays 11am-12pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 15
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience; demonstrated experience with stage direction preferred. Demonstrated excellence teaching voice performance topics at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU261H1 Introduction to Piano Teaching Methods
Course Description: An introduction to historical keyboard technique treatises, as well as beginning and intermediate level learning theories and teaching methods.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 1-3pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in piano performance and pedagogy. Extensive experience teaching private and group piano lessons to children and adults at the beginner to intermediate levels. Teacher training experience preferred.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU262H1 Piano Teaching Methods Practicum
Course Description: Practical experiences in teaching beginner to intermediate level adult pianists and observations of children’s private lessons and group classes in the University of Toronto Piano Pedagogy Program.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 1-2pm in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 15
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in piano performance and pedagogy. Extensive experience teaching private and group piano lessons to children and adults at the beginner to intermediate levels. Extensive experience with administration of a community piano program. Extensive adjudication experience of examinations and/or festivals. Teacher training experience preferred.
Duties: Coordinate practicum placement of students in community piano program. Monitor and mentor student teaching. Deliver instruction on topics in piano pedagogy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. This course is co-taught with a full-time faculty member.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU301H1/MUS4274H1 Piano Technology for Pianists
Course Description: An introduction into the history and functionality of the piano. This course touches on nomenclature for the instrument, how the action works, and how better understanding the structure and mechanics of the instrument can enhance the playing of a pianist. This course is shared by one modern and one historical keyboard specialist.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 11am-1pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: At least ten years of experience as a keyboard instrument technician, and with extensive experience maintaining concert grand pianos from leading manufacturers. Experience giving workshops/courses on piano and harpsichord/fortepiano technology for pianists at the university level. Preference for candidates who have also completed advanced study in keyboard performance.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU345Y1 Piano-Vocal Masterclass in Music Theatre, Jazz & Contemporary Commercial Music
Course Description: A performance class for singers and pianists focusing on practical exploration of the Music Theatre, Jazz, and Contemporary Commercial Music genres. Pianists and singers work together to present the assigned repertoire, with emphasis on text, style, performance practice, and the collaborative process.
Class Schedule: Fridays 2-3pm
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 15
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in voice performance or closely related field or equivalent professional experience. Ongoing professional activity singing Contemporary Commercial Music, Jazz and Music Theatre. Keyboard proficiency and improvisation skills also required. Demonstrated excellence teaching at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU379-479Y1/MUS4785-6H1 Orchestral Studies - Winds
Course Description: Performing survey of basic orchestral repertoire for woodwind instruments. Regular performance. Emphasis on intonation, tonal blend, balance and general orchestral technique.
Class Schedule: Mondays 9-11am
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Active orchestral winds career combined with an extensive knowledge of orchestral repertoire. Demonstrated excellence teaching at the university level.
Duties: Select and prepare repertoire for classes, conduct classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU380Y1 Conducting
Course Description: Principles of baton technique, score study and analysis. Students conduct from full scores of orchestral, orchestral-choral, and opera repertoire. Weekly conducting of piano reductions.
Class Schedule: Thursdays 9-11am
September 2025 to April 2026 Salary: $13,159.74
Estimated Course Enrollment: 25
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Active conducting career combined with an extensive knowledge of conducting pedagogy. Demonstrated excellence teaching at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU408H1/MUS4233H1 Performing as a Freelance Artist in North America
Course Description: This course prepares students for a freelance career in North America—including a detailed study of current industry showcases, financing of productions, advanced negotiation, technical production (from the artist’s perspective), self-advocacy, and US work visas. Students will understand the artistic demands, finances, lifestyle, and carbon impact of a freelance touring career.
Class Schedule: Mondays 11am-1pm in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in performance. Experience as a freelance artist throughout Canada and the United States in a variety of different performance settings. Experience teaching music at the post-secondary level.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
Daphne Tan
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Music Theory
Faculty of Music
University of Toronto
80 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
DMU411H1/MUS3630H Interactive Music and Sound for Video Games I
Course Description: This course explores the unique world of interactive music and sound in games. Students learn how to ideate, iterate and integrate audio within the popular game engine Unity. Students work on a cross-discipline video game development project in collaboration with students specializing in computer science and animation/design.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays 9-11am in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Degree in music composition or related field. Extensive professional experience in sound design for audiovisual media, including music and sound for video games. Expert knowledge of relevant current software, including familiarity with audio asset implementation and in-game audio engines such as Unity and Wwise. Some college/university teaching experience desirable.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. This course involves a collaboration with students in video game development in the Department of Computer Science, and an integral part of the course is to support music students in this collaboration. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
DMU412H1/MUS3631H Interactive Music and Sound for Video Games II
Course Description: Students expand on their knowledge of game audio implementation by using RTPCs to create real-time dynamic and modular sound design and music systems using middleware software such as FMOD and Wwise. Students work on a cross-discipline video game development project in collaboration with students specializing in computer science and animation/design.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays 9-11am in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Degree in music composition or related field. Extensive professional experience in sound design for audiovisual media, including music and sound for video games. Expert knowledge of relevant current software, including familiarity with audio asset implementation and in-game audio engines such as Unity and Wwise. Some college/university teaching experience desirable.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. This course involves a collaboration with students in video game development in the Department of Computer Science, and an integral part of the course is to support music students in this collaboration. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
Daphne Tan
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Music Theory
Faculty of Music
University of Toronto
80 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
MMU300H1 Fundamentals of Music Finance
Course Description: This course provides students with an introduction to music finance in areas such as accounting, budget preparation, cost estimates, pricing, cashflow, and taxes. The course examines how income and expenses flow through music enterprises, highlighting the range of options within the modern music industry.
Class Schedule: Mondays 11am-1pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional financial experience in the creative industries. Preferred qualifications: experience with project management, creating budgets, and filing taxes for music organizations; experience teaching at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
MMU400H1 Starting a Music Enterprise
Course Description: This course focuses on developing potential business or project opportunities that are centered on music. The course provides tools to move from opportunity identification to idea generation and the launch of a music enterprise. Students develop an assessment process to determine the desirability, feasibility, and sustainability of a new enterprise.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays 9-11am in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in Music, Management, or a related field. Professional experience in the creative industries. Experience in post-secondary teaching, project management, and music venture creation.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
Daphne Tan
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Music Theory
Faculty of Music
University of Toronto
80 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
SMU200H1 Healthy Practices for Healthy Musicians
Course Description: This course introduces students to the field of musicians' health through a blend of physical practices and theoretical discussions. Each class includes a yoga-based movement practice and a discussion of relevant concepts including basic anatomy for musicians, motor learning techniques, and strategies for addressing performance anxiety and achieving peak performance. Students will leave the course with a repertoire of stretches and exercises to counterbalance strains associated with playing their instruments, strategies to make effective use of practice time, and an awareness of available health resources in the community and online.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays 5-7pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in music performance with research focus in healthy practices for music performance. Demonstrated excellence teaching music performance health and injury prevention at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU262H1 Instrumental Percussion
Course Description: Introductory study of percussion
Class Schedule: Mondays 9-10am in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $3,339.04
Estimated Course Enrollment: 14
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience teaching beginners percussion in a school, private lesson or class setting. Extensive knowledge of pedagogy, methods and repertoire for student percussion performers. Demonstrated knowledge of percussion pedagogy at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU267H1 Instrumental Saxophone
Course Description: Introductory study of the saxophone
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 12-1pm in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $3,339.04
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience teaching beginners on saxophone in a school, private lesson or class setting. Extensive knowledge of pedagogy, methods and repertoire for student saxophone performers. Demonstrated knowledge of saxophone pedagogy at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU270H1 Instrumental Class - Double Bass
Course Description: Introductory study of the double bass.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 2-3pm in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $3,339.04
Estimated Course Enrollment: 10
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience teaching beginners on double bass in school, private lesson and class settings. Extensive knowledge of pedagogy, methods and repertoire for student double bass performers. Demonstrated knowledge of double bass pedagogy at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU356Y1 Instrumental Music I: Curriculum, Conducting, Rehearsal & Repertoire
Course Description: A study of techniques for the instruction and administration of wind and string instrumental programs. Analysis and performance of beginning and intermediate band and string orchestra repertoire. The duties and salary for this course are subdivided between wind and string specialists.
Class Schedule: Fridays 9am-12pm
September to December 2025
Salary: $14,731.05
Estimated Course Enrollment: 25
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience teaching beginners on wind and string instruments in a school class setting. Extensive knowledge of pedagogy, methods and repertoire for student wind and string performers. Demonstrated excellence in teaching wind and string pedagogy at the university level.
Duties: Coordinate and teach string and full orchestra lab program for music education majors. Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU371H1 Multimodal Approaches to Music Training
Course Description: This course provides a multitude of approaches to music teaching and learning including informal music learning, music technology, community music and improvisatory and creative musical activities in music classrooms. Students will actively create and perform music while crafting a well-rounded curriculum based on the ideas derived from the course. Philosophical underpinnings of such practices will also be examined.
Class Schedule: Monday 10am-12pm in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 20
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music technology. Extensive knowledge and experience with music technology in educational settings. Experience in community music and/or community-engaged research. Demonstrated excellence teaching music at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU430/MUS2223H Choral Literature & Conducting I
Course Description: The study of choral literature and conducting technique with an emphasis on European classical and Contemporary choral music (including selected choral-orchestral repertoire). The weekly class will meet in a combined literature seminar and conducting practicum with piano and/or small instrumental ensemble.
Class Schedule: Thursdays 1-3 & Wednesdays 12-1 in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 25
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience as a choral conductor for a variety of choir types, at various levels, and with a wide range of repertoire, including contemporary choral music. Extensive knowledge of choral conducting pedagogy and choral methods. Professional experience as a choral arranger and/or choral composer is preferred. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU431/MUS2224H Choral Literature & Conducting II
Course Description: A continuation of EMU430/MUS2223H. The study of choral literature and conducting technique with an emphasis on European classical and Contemporary choral music (including selected choral-orchestral repertoire). The weekly class will meet in a combined literature seminar and conducting practicum with piano and/or small instrumental ensemble.
Class Schedule: Thursdays 1-3 & Wednesdays 12-1 in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 25
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience as a choral conductor for a variety of choir types, at various levels, and with a wide range of repertoire, including contemporary choral music. Extensive knowledge of choral conducting pedagogy and choral methods. Professional experience as a choral arranger and/or choral composer is preferred. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
EMU456Y1 Instrumental Music II: Advanced Curriculum, Conducting, Rehearsal & Repertoire
Course Description: Practical orchestral and small ensemble lab. Selected lecture topics related to teacher effectiveness in an instrumental program. In-field observation and participation.
Class Schedule: Fridays 9-11am
September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $19,641.40
Estimated Course Enrollment: 25
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience teaching beginners on string and wind instruments in a school, private lesson or class setting. Extensive knowledge of pedagogy, methods and repertoire for student wind band performers. Demonstrated excellence in teaching string pedagogy at the university level.
Duties: Coordinate and teach string and full orchestra lab program for music education majors. Coordinate and teach woodwind and brass ensemble lab program for music education majors. Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
Daphne Tan
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Music Theory
Faculty of Music
University of Toronto
80 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
JDM3619H Digital Media Distribution
Course Description: The course tackles the opportunities of digital media as new technologies emerge. Students are exposed to new business models, policy development, distribution structures, and intellectual property regimes. Students learn about the value of cross-disciplinary thinking and work towards the development of viable business models.
Class Schedule: Fridays 3-6pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 25
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in Music Technology & Digital Media, Music Business, or closely related field. Industry experience in the cultural sector, including knowledge of intellectual property and performing rights considerations. Experience as an artist in music performance, creation, or production.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
MUS3610H Music Entrepreneurship: Music & Cities
Course Description: This is a business course for musicians. Concepts such as incorporation, accounting and taxation are introduced as well as methods of finance. Models of commerce specific to the music industry are analyzed. Case studies are reviewed, and students will formulate and present a business plan. Research, best practices, and models from the international Music Cities movement are applied.
Class Schedule: Fridays 3-6pm in the Winter term
January to April 2026
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 25
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in Music Business or closely related field. Industry experience in the cultural sector, including expert knowledge of business models, accounting, taxation, and publicity relevant for music performers, creators, and producers. Experience as an artist in music performance, creation, or production.
Duties: Define course objectives and materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
MUS4120H Clinical Voice Pedagogy
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to develop advanced clinical knowledge through in-depth examination of the principles, best practices, and competencies in voice assessment, voice and motor speech disorders, singing voice disorders, vocal production, and therapeutic music interventions to address the restorative, developmental, compensatory and supportive goals of professional vocalists and clients with voice and motor speech disorders. Students will learn efficient ways to adapt voice production to serve clinical outcomes as well as the skills needed to work as part of an interdisciplinary voice care team.
Class Schedule: Mondays 10am-12pm in the Fall term
September to December 2025
Salary: $9,820.70
Estimated Course Enrollment: 12
TA support: none
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Music and Health Sciences or closely related field. Thorough knowledge of vocal health and voice pedagogy. Extensive experience as a voice teacher and clinician, working with students at both pre-university and university levels. Demonstrated excellence teaching music at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
MUS4213/4H Advanced Repertoire for Singers & Pianists I & II
Course Description: This course is an advanced study of selected vocal repertoire with attention to diction, historical and literary references, musical style and performance. The repertoire will change annually, and will be selected from French, Russian, German, Italian, Spanish, and English repertoire. Class performance and a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet are required. This position is for the last six weeks of the Fall term.
Class Schedule: Fridays 3-5pm
October to December 2025
Salary: $2,455.18
Estimated Course Enrollment:
TA support: none
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience; demonstrated excellence with coaching vocal/pianistic collaboration in a wide array of repertoire, including opera. Demonstrated experience teaching voice and collaborative piano performance topics at the university level.
Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
Daphne Tan
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Music Theory
Faculty of Music
University of Toronto
80 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
PMU191-491Y1 Chamber Music - Strings.
Course Description: Instruction in small ensemble performance, e.g. string quartets, piano trios.
Class Schedule: Coaching times TBA dependent on coordination of student timetables. September 2025 to April 2026
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: Anticipated number of string sections: 2 (dependent on student enrollment). Student enrollment sub-divided into multiple chamber ensemble sections as assigned by the coordinator. It is understood that the organization and number of chamber ensemble sections is tentative, pending final course instrumentation, determinations and enrollment.
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of chamber music repertoire and with specific expertise in repertoire for piano and strings. Active performance career combined with demonstrated excellence teaching chamber music at the university level. Hiring of string chamber music instructors will take into account a breadth of instrument specialization needs as determined by the coordinator in consultation with the Performance Office.
Duties: Duties include one hour of coaching each week with the assigned chamber ensemble (time TBD). Coaches are also required to attend the masterclasses and participate in the coaching and evaluation of students in the course. If a coach has a conflict with the attendance at a scheduled masterclass, a suitable substitute should be arranged in consultation with the Chamber Music Coordinators.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU191-491Y1 Chamber Music - Woodwinds.
Course Description: Instruction in small ensemble performance, e.g. woodwind quintets, mixed chamber groups.
Class Schedule: Coaching times TBA dependent on coordination of student timetables. September 2025 to April 2026.
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: Anticipated number of woodwind sections: 6 (Dependent on student enrollment) Student enrollment sub-divided into multiple chamber ensemble sections as assigned by the coordinator. It is understood that the organization and number of chamber ensemble sections is tentative, pending final course instrumentation, determinations and enrollment. Hiring of coaches will take into account instrument specialization needs to be determined by the coordinator in consultation with the Performance Office.
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of chamber music repertoire and materials. Active performance career combined with demonstrated excellence teaching chamber music at the university level. Hiring of woodwind chamber music instructors will take into account a breadth of instrument specialization needs as determined by the coordinator in consultation with the Performance Office. In the interest of ensuring diverse coaching expertise, no instructor will be assigned more than one chamber ensemble.
Duties: Duties include one hour of coaching each week with the assigned chamber ensemble (time TBD). The Woodwind Chamber Music schedule includes five Friday 1pm masterclasses in the Fall term and five in the spring term. Coaches are required to attend the masterclasses and participate in the coaching and evaluation of students in the course. Masterclass dates TBA. If a coach has a conflict with the attendance at a scheduled masterclass, a suitable substitute should be arranged in consultation with the Chamber Music Coordinator.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
PMU191-491Y1 Chamber Music - Brass.
Course Description: Instruction in small ensemble performance, e.g. brass quintets, mixed chamber groups.
Class Schedule: Coaching times TBA dependent on coordination of student timetables. September 2025 to April 2026.
Salary: $6,481.66
Estimated Course Enrollment: Anticipated number of brass sections: 4 (Dependent on student enrollment) Student enrollment sub- divided into multiple chamber ensemble sections. It is understood that the organization and number of chamber ensemble sections is tentative, pending final course instrumentation, determinations and enrollment. Hiring of coaches will take into account instrument specialization needs to be determined by the coordinator in consultation with the performance office.
TA support: yes
Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of chamber music repertoire and materials. Active performance career combined with demonstrated excellence teaching chamber music at the university level. In the interest of ensuring diverse coaching expertise, no instructor will be assigned more than one chamber ensemble.
Duties: Duties include one hour of coaching each week with the assigned chamber ensemble (time TBD). Coaches are required to attend the masterclasses and participate in the coaching and evaluation of students in the course. If a coach has a conflict with the attendance at a scheduled masterclass, a suitable substitute should be arranged in consultation with the Chamber Music Coordinators.
A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.
Daphne Tan
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
Associate Professor, Music Theory
Faculty of Music
University of Toronto
80 Queen’s Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5These jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.