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Competition Number:
JR100222
Position Title:
PMTI Voice and Dialect Instructor
Employment Group:
Faculty
Position Status:
Temporary (Fixed Term) Part time
Position Type:
PMI
Workload Amount:
35
Department:
Theatre
Location:
North Vancouver
Job Description Summary:
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The Theatre department at Capilano University is seeking a private voice (text and speech and Dialect) instructor for the Acting for Stage and Screen programs.
This is one-on-one voice instruction where voice production, vocal health, vocal and functional anatomy, breath control and support for spoken-voice texts (monologues, sonnets, scenes, etc.) are taught to first- to third-year acting students. Ability to teach dialects (specifically Standard American) is an asset.
These lessons also support Studio Theatre and in-class performances, as well as the season of shows. Lessons are 50 minutes per student per week, and the semester is shared with an Alexander Technique instructor.
Current faculty members have a master-teacher level knowledge of many functional voice methodologies and pedagogies for both the sung and spoken
voice.
Job Description:
This is one-on-one voice instruction where voice production, vocal health, vocal and functional anatomy, breath control and support for spoken-voice texts (monologues, sonnets, scenes, etc.) are taught to first- to third-year acting students. Ability to teach dialects (specifically Standard American) is an asset.
These lessons also support Studio Theatre and in-class performances, as well as the season of shows. Lessons are 50 minutes per student per week, and the semester is shared with an Alexander Technique instructor.
Additional Details:
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree, certification or equivalent qualification from an accredited college or training program.
Professional experience will be considered.
A Master’s in a relevant area is preferred. Previous teaching at a University is required.
Must have excellent communication skills, demonstrate patience and leadership skills, and be energetic, driven, creative, and dependable.
Posting Detail Information
Appointment Date:
January 1, 2027
Post Date:
October 27, 2026
Close Date:
November 24, 2026
