Part-time Academic (Perf/musc 3663.03 Advanced Digital Audio Sound Design) - Winter 2026

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of one section of PERF/MUSC 3663.03 Advanced Digital Audio Sound Design, from January 1 to April 30, 2026 (Winter term).

This position is responsible for teaching the concepts, language, and technology associated with digital audio sound design, electroacoustic music, multichannel and live electronics / video processing. Students will use a variety of digital audio software (including but not limited to MaxMSP, SuperCollider, Ableton, and Isadora) to create original short digital audio/video pieces and/or sound cues. Students will also develop knowledge on how audio, electroacoustic music and live electronics are presented in performances, compositions and events using a variety of digital approaches and sound reinforcement systems.

The candidate for this position will work closely with teaching staff in the music composition and technical theatre areas to coordinate curriculum requirements. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, in Music or any other relevant discipline; proven experience in the creative and aesthetic aspects of music technology as well as a successful teaching record in this field.

Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter. In the cover letter, candidates are invited to briefly describe their envisioned approach for the course, and list what workstations they can work with.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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