Private Music Instructor (Guitar) – Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development

Competition Number F18786P

Position Title Private Music Instructor (Guitar) – Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development

Employee Group Faculty

Position Status Non-Regular

Position Type Private Music Instructor

Special Appointee

Others please specify

Workload Amount Less than one section annually

Department Music Therapy

Additional Notes

Resignation email on file

Location North Vancouver

Working With Us

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

Join the Capilano University Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Development, where our commitment to inclusion and care goes hand in hand with a strong sense of purpose. Our faculty, staff, and students thrive in an environment of support and belonging. Through personal and professional connections, we are closely tied to our communities and deeply engaged with the issues that matter to them.

We are dedicated to improving lives and building healthy communities through education. We nurture the leaders of tomorrow. As a member of our Faculty, you will support students who face significant barriers to learning and collaborate with others to build a better world. In a place where creativity, imagination, and experimentation are prized, you will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to transform their own lives and make meaningful impacts in the lives of others.

The Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Development is a community of passionate educators shaping the future through connection, care, and transformative learning. In joining us, you will be welcomed into a dynamic educational environment by supportive and generous colleagues and become a valued member of a community committed to making a difference.

About the role

This role requires certification as an MTA (Music Therapist Accredited) with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.

Private Music Instructors teach third- and fourth-year music therapy students guitar lessons in individual 30- or 60-minute lessons weekly for 10 weeks, attend faculty meetings, and assist with end-of-semester juries.

Experience, competencies & qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy;
• MTA – Accreditation with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists;
• A minimum of 5 years clinical working experience in music therapy (post-internship);
• Excellent guitar repertoire and musicianship;
• Excellent self-awareness skills due to the transference nature of the students in an individual lesson format; and
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.

Preferences:

• Music Therapy experience with a variety of populations; and
• Strong piano and voice musicianship.

Internal or External Position External

Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2025

Salary Scale $73.72 per hour.

Post Date 04/11/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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