Tenure-Track Position – Music Performance - Early Music

February 3 to March 14, 2025

Music Faculty

More than a school, Université Laval is an entire community in the heart of Quebec City, a complete university recognized for its leadership and its culture of excellence both in teaching and research.

The Université Laval Music Faculty is internationally recognized for its dynamism, excellence and stimulating environment.

The Université Laval Music Faculty is seeking to recruit a classical performance candidate specialized in Early music to address key teaching needs in instrumental instruction at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as teaching ensemble music, theoretical courses, seminars, and supervising doctoral students (D. Mus. with dissertation). In addition to teaching and activities related to knowledge development, artistic performance and creation, this position will also support the Faculty’s needs in student recruitment activities, outreach, and collegial governance at the Faculty and University levels.

The position is intended for the rank of Assistant Professor.

• Teaching instrumental performance at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels;
• Teaching chamber music;
• Directing, teaching, and leading the baroque music ensemble;
• Teaching theoretical courses in classical theory and analysis at the bachelor’s level;
• Teaching seminars at the master’s and doctoral levels;
• Supervising doctoral students (D. Mus. with dissertation);
• Performing high-level public artistic performances and engaging in knowledge development;
• Securing external funding for artistic performance and knowledge development projects;
• Participating in pedagogical development and academic management activities within the Faculty, including creating and revising courses and training programs, developing innovative teaching approaches, and managing programs;
• Contributing to student recruitment activities at all three study levels;
• Engaging in collegial governance activities within the Faculty and the University;
• Participating in external activities of an academic and artistic nature that enhance the reputation of the Faculty and the University;
• Developing connections with professional and academic communities.

• Completed Doctoral Degree in Music Performance specializing in Early music;
• Recognized artistic achievements in the field at the national and/or international level;
• Proven experience in ensemble music;
• Established presence in the artistic community and ability to develop collaborations with professional and academic circles,
• Excellent skills in instrumental and theoretical teaching, demonstrated through teaching experience at the cégep and university levels;
• Ability to carry out knowledge development projects in music;
• Capacity and interest in working within a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to supervise students and write in English. 

Full-time regular position.
Compensation in accordance with the current collective agreement at Université Laval. 

Application deadline: March 14, 2025
Job starting date: August 1, 2025

Interested candidates should send their application by email to the Dean, Carmen Bernier, at doyenne@mus.ulaval.ca.

The application must include:

• A cover letter demonstrating how the candidate meets the position requirements, outlining their vision, motivation, and how they intend to contribute to the development of teaching, knowledge in music, and the Faculty's outreach;
• A complete curriculum vitae;
• An artistic portfolio (2 pages);
• A teaching portfolio (2 pages);
• A plan for artistic and academic achievements proposed for the next five years (2 pages);
• Two (2) letters of recommendation sent by email to the Dean, Carmen Bernier, at doyenne@mus.ulaval.ca.

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.