Position description
°®¶¹´«Ã½app acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous peoples.
°®¶¹´«Ã½app is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to racialized individuals, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.
The Department of Music at °®¶¹´«Ã½app invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Voice. This is a full-time appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval.
Preference will be given to applicants with:
- a completed doctorate in Voice performance
- an established record as a performer with a national profile
- significant teaching experience at the university level
- evidence of the ability to successfully recruit Voice students and build a thriving studio at the university level
Teaching responsibilities will include weekly studio instruction in voice in the Bachelor of Music program (up to 15 students) and hearing performance juries associated with these students. Other responsibilities may include teaching Vocal Pedagogy, Diction for Singers, Opera Workshop, or other courses in the successful candidate’s fields of expertise. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active performance profile and undertake departmental service including outreach, recruitment, and committee work. Lessons and courses will be taught on the campus of °®¶¹´«Ã½app.
Application materials should be sent to Dr. Kevin Morse (kmorse@mta.ca) via email, and should include:
- a letter of interest
- a curriculum vitae
- a teaching philosophy statement
- a document with links to video recordings of recent solo performances (please indicate dates of recordings)
- names and contact details of three professional references (letters are not required with the initial application, and reference letters will only be requested from shortlisted candidates; referees will not be contacted without further consultation with the candidate)
Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Dr. Kevin Morse
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Music
°®¶¹´«Ã½app
134 Main Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1A6
Phone: (506) 364-2378
E-mail: kmorse@mta.ca
At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. Please contact People and Culture at hr@mta.ca if you have any questions.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.