University Musician Position
Summary
Atlantic School of Theology is seeking a part-time university musician to support the worship life of the school.
Location: Halifax, NS
Position Type: 1-year contract, part-time
Posting Date: July 25, 2025
Start Date: Sept 2, 2025, or as soon after as possible
Key Responsibilities:
• during the Fall and Winter terms: providing musical leadership within AST chapel services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from approx. 12:00 noon- 1:00 pm
• during the Summer terms (mid-June to late July): providing musical leadership within AST chapel services on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from approx. 8:00-9:00 am
• technological support and advice to worship teams for hybrid (in-person and online) delivery of the chapel services named above
• planning and musical leadership of extra worship services and events (up to five per year), including Matriculation services, Orientation, and Convocation
• active participation in AST’s Worship and Chaplaincy Committee
• other occasional, reasonable duties, as assigned by the Academic Dean. Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Relevant university degree or equivalent
• Experience as a church musician
Preferred Skills:
• A team player with leadership abilities
• ability to support the educational needs of theological students in the chapel setting
• A commitment to ecumenism
• Strong keyboard skills
• The ability to learn and/or sight-read new music quickly
• The ability to lead congregational singing with energy and conviction
• The ability to teach new hymnody
• Familiarity with the liturgies of the three founding partners
• Comfortable delivering music in a hybrid work environment
• Basic knowledge of sound and streaming applications
This is a part-time, one-year contract position. The candidate will be based in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Salary: In line with RCCO guidelines
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting their experience and interest in the role to astacademic@astheology.ns.ca subject line AST Musician.
Applications will be received until August 15th.
Atlantic School of Theology serves Christ’s mission by shaping effective and faithful ordained and lay leaders and understanding among communities of faith.
As a public university profoundly committed to deeply valuing each human life and the good of the world, Atlantic School of Theology is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. AST’s policies, plans, and practices reflect this commitment in a broad range of areas, including physical accessibility on campus, accommodations for those with a variety of learning needs, and the full inclusion of people of all races, ethnicities, genders, and faith communities. We commit ourselves to the constant work of listening and learning. AST welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and other equity-deserving groups. Accommodations are available on request for all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please specify in your application.