Assistant Professor
The University of Victoria Campus is located on the traditional lands of the Lǝḱwǝŋǝn peoples, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We are privileged to do our work in a way that is inspired by their history, customs and culture.
Assistant Professor of Music Technology, Full-time, tenure-track, research stream
The School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track research stream faculty position in Music Technology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date is 1 January 2025 or 1 July 2025, as negotiated.
In accordance with the university’s equity plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group(s): Indigenous Peoples, Black people, people with disabilities/disabled persons, racialized people or people of colour, and women and gender diverse peoples. Candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter. The committee will review other applications if they do not find a suitable candidate in the preferential pool.
The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $102,276 - $126,341 at the Assistant Rank. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.
Requirements
Qualifications
Candidates should have a doctorate in a field related to music technology. ABD candidates will be considered.
Requirements
Applicants for this research position will demonstrate research expertise that engages with one or more of the following areas: music and AI, audio signal processing, spatial/immersive audio, psychoacoustics, game audio, AR (augmented reality), and VR (virtual reality). Experience with one or more of recording, music production, performance, composition, or music studies is required.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded, competitive research profile, with potential for collaborative projects with colleagues and graduate students in the Faculties of Fine Arts and/or Engineering and Computer Science.
The successful candidate will support our Combined Program in Music and Computer Science, our graduate MMus in Music Technology, and other School of Music programs (BMus, BA, MMus, MA, PhD). They will teach courses related to music technology at undergraduate and graduate levels, and will have ample opportunity to contribute to program and curriculum development.
Qualified candidates will espouse a commitment to pedagogical innovation and inclusive approaches to teaching, curriculum, and assessment by demonstrating an ability to teach a diverse student body with a range of perspectives, experiences, and cultures. The ability to engage broader subject areas (the history or theory of popular, electronic, or computer music, sound studies, etc.) is an asset. Applicants must display the required professionalism to operate in a collegial academic environment, with evidence of collaboration considered an asset.
Additional information
The UVic School of Music is dedicated to experiential learning and training for musicians and music scholars, turning passion into profession. The School is home to 45 performers, composers, educators, theorists, musicologists, and professional staff, as well as 190 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students. We offer Bachelor of Music degrees in composition, music education, performance, musicology and sound studies, and musical arts along with a combined degree in Music and Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Music. The School offers graduate degrees in composition, performance, musicology and sound studies, and music technology. We are strongly committed to inclusive excellence and equity and to increasing the diversity of approaches and perspectives in teaching, research, and creative output.
Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please indicate in your application package if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Contact information
To be considered, please send to music@uvic.ca
- a cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements
- curriculum vitae
- letters from three references sent by referees directly to music@uvic.ca
- 1-page statement of research
Additional teaching and research/creative materials may be requested from candidates chosen for a campus interview.
Application deadline
The committee will begin considering applications on September 3, 2024, and will accept applications until the position is filled.
Equity statement
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
Read our full equity statement .
The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.