Jobs Faculty of Music Instructor Positions

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: DMU111H1  Computer Applications in Music

Course Description: Survey of digital music technology, covering engraving, MIDI, sound and digital audio, sequencing, synthesis, recording and sampling, signal processing, and mixing and mastering. Throughout this course will be an overview of the supporting hardware and software ecosystem, and an emphasis on listening and analyzing a diverse cross-section of electronic music. Coursework is practical, with a focus on creative and proficient use of a digital audio workstation, culminating in a final project.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 5-7pm in the Fall term

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 60

TA support: yes                                                                                 

Qualifications: Graduate degree in music technology and digital media or related field. Extensive professional experience in music production, including MIDI, sequencing, synthesis, digital signal processing, and mixing and mastering. Expert knowledge of relevant current software and hardware, including familiarity with Logic Pro, Apple hardware, and third-party VST plugins. 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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5
 

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: DMU406H1/MUS3805H - MAX/MSP

Course Description:  Max is a visual programming language for music and media with an emphasis on interactivity. This course will cover the Max language and environment, MIDI, external and programmatic control, sequencing, synthesis, sampling, spatialization, signal processing, granulation, and analysis. Coursework is practical, with a focus on designing and implementing software for live performance, culminating in a final project. Previous computer programming experience is not required.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 1-3pm in the Fall term

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 34

TA support: yes                                                                                 

Qualifications: Graduate degree in music technology and digital media or related field. Extensive professional experience in developing interactive live performance systems in Max. Expert knowledge of relevant current software and hardware, including familiarity with Max, Apple or Windows hardware, and third-party externals. 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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: DMU411H1/MUS3630H  Interactive Music & 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

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 30

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. 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 grades 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.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: DMU412H1/MUS3631H  Interactive Music & 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

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 30

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. 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.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: MUS214H1 - Introduction to Computer Applications in Music (Faculty of Arts & Science)

Course Description: Survey of digital music technology, covering engraving, MIDI, sound and digital audio, sequencing, synthesis, recording and sampling, signal processing, and mixing and mastering. Throughout this course will be an overview of the supporting hardware and software ecosystem, and an emphasis on listening and analyzing a diverse cross-section of electronic music. Coursework is practical, with a focus on creative and proficient use of a digital audio workstation, culminating in a final project.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 11am- 1pm in the Fall term

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 60

TA support: yes                                                                                          

Qualifications: Graduate degree in music technology and digital media or related field. Extensive professional experience in music production, including MIDI, sequencing, synthesis, digital signal processing, and mixing and mastering. Expert knowledge of relevant current software and hardware, including familiarity with Logic Pro, Apple hardware, and third-party VST plugins. 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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

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Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: EMU355Y1 - Accompanying

Course Description: The course focuses on developing pianistic, musical and verbal skills in order to succeed in a broad spectrum of collaborative opportunities during a professional career. In-class accompanying presentations and lectures introduce students to professional musician/teacher requirements through collaborative training. Practical experience in improvisation, sight-reading. Assignments appropriate to level of keyboard facility.

Class Schedule: Section 1: Thursdays 11am-12pm, Section 2: Fridays 12-1pm

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $13,196.66

Estimated Course Enrollment: 8 per section

TA support: yes                                                                                          

Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, piano performance and pedagogy, or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of piano accompanying pedagogy and the applications of piano to music teaching in a variety of settings. Demonstrated excellence teaching accompanying pedagogy at the university level. Ability to model high-level skills in transposition, sight harmonization, improvisation and sight-reading.

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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.

Class Schedule: Fridays 9am-12pm

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $19,994.95  The duties for this course are split between a winds specialist and a strings specialist and the salary will be prorated accordingly.

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $9,997.48

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $19,994.95

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 and student orchestral performers.

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $13,396.62

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $6,598.33

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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: Mondays 5 - 7pm in the Winter term

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $9,997.48

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $9,997.48

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: MUS4231/2H  Advanced Vocal Repertoire Study I & II

Course Description:  This course is a practical study and performance of advanced solo vocal music in a private coaching and master class format. The repertoire will be chiefly selected from Lieder, Mélodie, and art song, but will also include orchestral songs and arias. The choices will be made in collaboration with the student, applied music teacher, and vocal coach. Emphasis will be placed on effective interpretation and communication, including musical, interpretive, stylistic, performance, and language/diction considerations.  Independent repertoire choices and audition preparation will be expected in the second-year course.

Class Schedule: Mondays 2-4pm in the Winter term

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $4,998.74

Estimated Course Enrollment: 8

TA support: none                                                                                      

Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance, doctorate preferred. Active performing career combined with extensive knowledge of vocal repertoire in multiple languages and styles.  Demonstrated excellence coaching singers in vocal repertoire 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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: MUS4241Y  Advanced Voice Pedagogy and Vocology

Course Description: This course examines acoustical principles, vocal repertoire, language, and genre and their pedagogical implication in both musical and vocal development. Clinical observation, voice habilitation, disorders, and supervised teaching projects complete the course. Studio development and management is included.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 2 - 4pm

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $19,994.95

Estimated Course Enrollment: 8

TA support: yes                                                                                          

Qualifications: Master of Music in Voice Pedagogy and specialized experience teaching Voice Pedagogy at the university undergraduate or graduate level required. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in voice pedagogy research and its relationship to the classroom and teaching modules, including student teaching of children and adolescents and senescent students required. Knowledge of graded levels of classical, contemporary commercial music (CCM), and Canadian repertoire required.

Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials, class schedule and syllabus according to Faculty of Music graduate syllabus template and following University policies; administer and evaluate student assignments, and provide clear guidelines for the evaluation of assignments; provide timely teaching feedback; teach classes in person and maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside of scheduled class hours; organize and supervise the teaching project assisted by the TA; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: MUS7406H  Music Psychology

Course Description: This course is an introduction to music psychology, a field concerned with the processes of music perception and production, responses to music, and the use of music in everyday life. Representative topics include: the role of music as a mediating stimulus for non-musical responses, physiological foundations of music perception and production, models of mood and emotion in music, the relationship between music and language, and models of music cognition. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to understand and critique basic science research and clinical research studies, design and implement an experimental research protocol, interpret research data, and articulate future scientific inquiries pertaining to applications of music in healthcare. Course requirements include weekly reading responses and a semester-long research project on a topic of the student’s choosing.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 10am-12pm in the Winter term

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 12

TA support: none                                                                                      

Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Music and Health Sciences or closely related field. Thorough knowledge of music psychology and research methods, including applications to research and clinical work in music and health sciences. Demonstrated excellence teaching music 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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 24, 2026

Course Number and Name: MUS4273H – Practicum – Advanced & University Levels

Course Description: This practical course offers piano teaching experience through observation, and hands-on private lessons through the advanced students of the Adult Community Program. All teaching scenarios are supervised and critiqued by the instructor through videotapes and on-site observations.

Class Schedule: Thursdays, 3-4pm, and observations time TBD, in the Winter term

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $4,998.74

Estimated Course Enrollment: 11

TA support: none                                                                                      

Qualifications: Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy or in Piano Performance with a cognate in Piano Pedagogy. Experience supervising graduate student teachers and teaching experience at all RCM levels is required. Experience teaching pedagogy coursework at the university undergraduate and graduate levels is preferred.

Duties: Monitor and mentor student teaching; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 17, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: PMU191-491Y1  Chamber Music - Brass

Course Description: Instruction in small ensemble performance e.g. string quartets, woodwind quintets, piano trios, percussion ensemble, mixed chamber groups. Two hours minimum.

Class Schedule: Coaching times TBA dependent on coordination of student timetables

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $6,598.33

Estimated Course Enrollment: Anticipated number of brass sections: 4 (Dependent on student enrollment) Student enrolment sub- divided into multiple chamber ensemble sections. It is understood that the organization and number of chamber ensemble sections is tentative, pending final confirmation.

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) plus attendance at scheduled masterclasses. 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 masterlcass, a suitable substitute should be arranged in consultation with the Chamber Music Coordinators.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: PMU191-491Y1  Chamber Music - Strings

Course Description: Instruction in small ensemble performance e.g. string quartets, woodwind quintets, piano trios, percussion ensemble, mixed chamber groups. Two hours minimum.

Class Schedule: Coaching times TBA dependent on coordination of student timetables

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $6,598.33

Estimated Course Enrollment: Anticipated number of string sections: 2 (Dependent on student enrollment). Student enrolment 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 enrolment. The 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) plus attendance at scheduled masterclasses. 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 masterlcass, a suitable substitute should be arranged in consultation with the Chamber Music Coordinators.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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 Winter term

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $6,598.33

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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 Fall term

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $6,598.33

Estimated Course Enrollment: 13

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; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours. This course is co-taught with a full-time faculty member.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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.

Class Schedule: Fridays 9-11am in the Fall term

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48 The duties and salary for this course is shared by one modern and one historical keyboard specialist.

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: PMU333Y1 - Introduction to Chinese Song

Course Description:  Introduction to Chinese Song offers voice and piano students an opportunity to experience cultural, artistic, and linguistic diversity through Chinese song. Students study fundamentals of Standard Chinese diction using two phonetic systems, Hanyu Pinyin and International Phonetic Alphabet through weekly diction exercises and in class performances.

Class Schedule: Wednesdays 10-11am

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $6,598.33

Estimated Course Enrollment: 16

TA support: yes                                                                                          

Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or collaborative piano; doctorate preferred. Extensive knowledge of Chinese song repertoire combined with relevant language skills. Demonstrated excellence coaching singers and pianists in song repertoire, and 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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: PMU340Y1 - Lieder

Course Description: Study and performance of selected Lieder in a masterclass setting. Singers are required to recite the text and give a description of the poetry, background and musical setting. Knowledge of German vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation is required.

Class Schedule: Thursdays 1-2pm

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $6,598.33

Estimated Course Enrollment: 11

TA support: none                                                                                      

Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance, doctorate preferred. Active performing career combined with extensive knowledge of German song repertoire, diction, and poetry. Demonstrated excellence coaching singers in Lieder 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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: PMU363/463Y1 - Orchestral Studies - Percussion

Course Description: Performing survey of standard orchestral repertoire for percussion instruments. Regular class performance. Emphasis on style, technique, interpretation and performance practice.

Class Schedule: Thursdays 1-3pm

Months of contract: September 2026 to April 2027

Salary: $6,598.33

Estimated Course Enrollment: 30

TA support: none                                                                                      

Qualifications: Graduate degree in performance or equivalent professional experience. Extensive and active orchestral percussion career combined with 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.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 19, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: January to April 2027

Salary: $9,997.48

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Course Number and Name: 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

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

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 grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

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 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. 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. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Posting Date: June 18, 2026