Employment Opportunities

Posting Date: June 27, 2025

Teaching Assistantship Vacancies – DAN School of Drama and Music 2025-2026

The DAN School of Drama and Music has Teaching Assistantships available in the following courses for 2025-2026 academic year. TAships are filled according to Group Preferences set out in the Collective Agreement between Queen’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada

Applications are due no later than Monday, July 28, 2025.

Responsibilities

The teaching assistant duties include but are not limited to grading assignments, attending lectures and tutorials in person, office hours with students, and answering emails. More specific expectations will be covered at the beginning of the term.

Fall Term

DRAM 200: Theatre History and Literature I

Fall/Winter Term ON CAMPUS

This course covers the history and literature of theatre from its origins to the present day.

DRAM 300: Theatre History and Literature II

Fall/Winter Term ON CAMPUS

This course continues the study of theatre history and literatures, focusing on major movements and playwrights.

MUSC 103: Music, Meaning and Society

Fall Term ON CAMPUS

This course explores the relationship between music, meaning, and society, including the role of music in cultural and social contexts.

DRAM/MUSC 290: Structures of Music Theatre

Fall Term ON CAMPUS

This course explores the structures and conventions of music theatre, including the integration of music and drama.

MUSC 171: Social History of Popular Music

Fall Term ON CAMPUS

This course covers the principles and practices of teaching music to children, including lesson planning and classroom management.

Winter Term

MUSC 240: Music of Video Games

Winter Term ON CAMPUS

An examination of the music of video games, focusing on sociological perspectives of gameplay. Content will include game history, theories of play, immersion and interactivity, interactions with social media and other online communities and related interdisciplinary topics such as trope, intertextuality, and narrative.

MUSC 289: Global Music

Winter Term ON CAMPUS

An introduction to the study of music in culture, based on world music traditions. The course focuses on a selection of Native North American, African, European, Eastern and Middle Eastern as well as other musical contexts.

DRAM 103: Theatre and Pop Culture

Winter Term ONLINE

This course explores the relationship between theatre and popular culture, including the influence of theatre on film, television and other media.

ENIN 204: Design Thinking

Winter Term ONLINE

This course teaches design thinking techniques and their application to real-life case studies. Design Thinking takes a cross-disciplinary approach where in students from various academic and professional backgrounds engage in co-creation, peer review, online discussions, brainstorming and prototyping activities.

Teaching Assistantships are filled according to Group Preferences set out in the Collective Agreement between Queen’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC 901 http://psac901.org/).

First Preference – Group A

Is for qualified graduate students registered as:

1. students in a department or program in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources, and for whom the TAship has been granted as part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer.

Second Preference – Group B

Is for qualified graduate students registered as:

1. students in a department or program in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources, and who are in their first unfunded year of their graduate studies program.

Third Preference – Group C

Is for qualified graduate students registered as:

1. students in a department or program in which the TAship will be offered; or
2. students in an interdisciplinary program with TA budget resources, and for whom
3. the TAship will not form part of the funding commitment offered by the Employer; or
4. there is currently no funding commitment provide by the Employer.

Fourth Preference – Group D

Is for qualified graduate students that have previously held a TAship or TFship for the Employer.

Fifth Preference – Group E

Is for qualified graduate students that have did not meet the criteria as set out in 12.04 A, B, C, or D.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are being accepted immediately and are due no later than Monday, July 28, 2025.

Please complete and submit the Application Form. 

Please ensure you indicate which applicant group you are in.

All groups: Please upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining academic accomplishments and relevant experience along with your unofficial transcript.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Posting date: 27 June 2025

Closing date: 11 July 2025

Upper year DRAM concentrators (major, minor, joint honours), upper year BMT students, and upper year MAPP or MUSC students (if they have previously taken DRAM100) are invited to apply for an Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship in DRAM 100 for fall 2025/winter 2026.

Though preference is typically given to students in the final year of their program who have demonstrated excellence in the requirements listed below, all upper year students are invited to apply.

Course Description (from the Academic Calendar)

DRAM 100: An exploration of theatre as a live performing art that seeks to engage, document, and affect communities. Topics may include theatre and society, theatrical representation, performance, and the work of actors, directors, designers, technicians, and playwrights. Opportunities given for practical projects.

Starting Date and Duration

This is a fall term appointment for the period September 1, 2025 to April 30 2025.  Total contract hours for that period: approx. 40-45 hours. 

Remuneration

The rate for 2024-25 is TBD. The number of positions and hours will be pro-rated to the number of students taught. Appointments are subject to enrolment figures and budgetary approval.

Duties

• Lead a weekly lab session where you will facilitate discussions, lead students through theatre exercises (using instructions provided by the course instructor), and guide students through the Dram100 devising projects
• Provide feedback on presentations or assignments
• Respond to student emails
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications with the course instructor

Requirements

• Knowledge of theatre making and productions
• Ability to facilitate discussions with groups of students and to create a positive environment for learning and theatre making
• Extensive understanding of spoken English to provide feedback on presentations or assignments
• Ability to respond to emails in a professional and succinct manner

Applications:

All applicants please submit:

1. Statement of interest, which must include why you want to be a Dram100 TA, relevant experience & skills for this position, and why you think a post-secondary education in drama is valuable.  Please format your statement as a professional cover letter. 
2. Complete and current curriculum vitae
3. SOLUS printout of grades (unofficial transcript)

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Department Manager, manager.danschool@queensu.ca

For additional details and information on the position and to submit applications, please email manager.danschool@queensu.ca

Academic Assistant Positions Available 

FALL/WINTER 2025-2026

DAN School of Drama and Music

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

Posting date: June 27, 2025

Closing date: July 28, 2025

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for an Academic Assistant role in the following courses for spring 2025. Academic Assistants are filled according to the Collective Agreement between Queen’s University and USW Local 2010, Unit 01.

Fall term appointments are for the period September 1 – December 31 2025.

Winter term appointments are for the period January 1 – April 30 2026.

Remuneration:

The rate of pay for Academic Assistant positions is $29.91+7% in lieu of benefits and vacation.

Courses

FALL TERM

ENIN 200: Foundations of Entrepreneurship ONLINE through Arts and Science Online, multiple positions available; approximately 90 hours each (Instructor:

This course delivers an introduction to the economic and organizational dimensions of innovation and entrepreneurship. Using case studies of real companies and initiatives, we will evaluate how disruptive and incremental innovations bring about changes in the market by prompting new products and services, business models, technologies and paradigms.

Responsibilities include: leading discussions, grading exams and assignments, consulting with students

Additional Requirements for Online Courses: Course taught online may require some training and preparation before the start of the course. Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 work week and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements. Experience with learning management systems (eg onQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom) is required. Knowledge of Adobe Connect would be an asset. 

ENIN 301: Creative Entrepreneurship ONLINE through Arts and Science Online, multiple positions available; approximately 67 hours each (Instructor:

This course focuses on the creative aspects of entrepreneurship, including idea generation, creative problem solving and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities include leading discussions, grading exams and assignments, consulting with students

Additional Requirements for Online Courses: Course taught online may require some training and preparation before the start of the course. Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 work week and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements. Experience with learning management systems (eg onQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom) is required. Knowledge of Adobe Connect would be an asset. 

WINTER TERM

ENIN 400: Innovation Design Sprint ONLINE through Arts and Science Online, one position available; approximately 72 hours each (Instructor:

This course involves a hands-on, intensive design sprint where students work in teams to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Additional Requirements for Online Courses: Course taught online may require some training and preparation before the start of the course. Candidates must be prepared to work outside the regular 9-5 work week and have access to the internet and a computer that meets minimum requirements. Experience with learning management systems (eg onQ) and videoconferencing software (e.g. Zoom) is required. Knowledge of Adobe Connect would be an asset. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are being accepted immediately and are due no later than 2025.

Submit the following documents to Department Manager at manager.danschool@queensu.ca.  

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Department Manager, manager.danschool@queensu.ca.  

Academic Assistant Position – Studio Accompanist

September 2025 – April 2026

Posting Date: June 27, 2025

Closing Date: July 28, 2025

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for an Academic Assistant role as Studio Accompanists for Music Performance classes. You will be responsible for rehearsing with students in preparation for their course-related performances, and performing in classes, end-of-term assessments (juries, recitals, course performances), masterclasses and competitions throughout the year. Accompanists may also be assigned to support the following class(es):

Salary

The hourly rate of pay is $72+7% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits

How to Apply: please email your application to the Department at jobs.danschool@queensu.ca with the subject lineAccompanist Application.

The University will provide support in its recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact the Department Manager, manager.danschool@queensu.ca

Applications should include:

• Résumé & Repertoire list
• Two recordings (or links) of collaborative performance
• Names and contact information of two references (including one studio teacher or person you have worked with)
• Statement about your availability list of courses you would be interested in supporting.  

Academic Assistant Position – Studio Coach

September 2025 – April 2026

Posting Date: June 27, 2025

Closing Date: July 28, 2025

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for an Academic Assistant role as Studio Coach with expertise in one of the following areas: electric and bass guitar, violin, or cello for Music Performance classes. You will be responsible for leading tutorials for students in preparation for their course-related performances, end-of-term assessments (juries, recitals, course performances), masterclasses, and competitions throughout the year. Studio Coaches may also be assigned to support the following classes:

Salary

The hourly rate of pay is $72+7% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits

How to Apply: please email your application to the Department at manager.danschool@queensu.ca with the subject line Studio Coach Application.

The University will provide support in its recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact the  Department Manager, manager.danschool@queensu.ca

Applications should include:

• Résumé
• Repertoire list
• Two recordings (or links) of collaborative performance
• Names and contact information of two references (including one studio teacher or person you have worked with)
• Statement about your availability, and the list of courses you would be interested in supporting.