Music - Artist-in-Residence
Wilfrid Laurier University
Location:
Ontario
Date posted:
2010-03-04
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY, Faculty of Music, is seeking a cellist whose principal duty will be a member of the Penderecki String Quartet, the University's Quartet-in-Residence. Given the person's role as a member of the ensemble, compatibility in performance style and a willingness to undertake the rehearsal, performance, travel, and recording schedule of the group are essential. (The Penderecki String Quartet performs up to 75 concerts per season locally, nationally, and internationally.) The successful candidate will also be eligible for a one year appointment as an Artist-in-Residence (may be renewable subject to budgetary approval), whose duties, in addition to membership in the quartet, include teaching chamber music, individual lessons and masterclasses. Undergraduate teaching experience, professional quartet experience, and an international stature as a performer are required, with a graduate degree strongly desirable. Starting date: July 1, 2010. Quartet starting date to be negotiated. Closing date for applications is April 5, 2010. Applications, including CV and three confidential letters of reference, should be sent to Prof. Les De'Ath, Chair of Appointments and Promotions Committee, Faculty of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5. Do not send recording materials unless they are requested. For more information on the Penderecki String Quartet see: http://www.ps4.ca.
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. Applicants from these designated groups must self-identify, in confidence, to the Dean of the Faculty of Music, Dr. Charles Morrison to be considered for employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
