Posted 16 days ago
Private Theatre Instructor Alexander Technique
@ Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Capilano University is hiring a part-time, fixed-term Alexander Technique instructor for its Acting for Stage and Screen program in North Vancouver. The role teaches one-on-one 50-minute lessons, six per student per term, supporting students' physical, vocal and artistic development in Spring and Fall terms. A bachelor's degree and Alexander Technique teacher certification are required.
Responsibilities:
- Teach Alexander Technique one-on-one to acting students
- Support students' physical, vocal and artistic development
- Integrate skills into stage and screen work
- Collaborate with faculty on student learning and program goals
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred
- Alexander Technique teacher certification required
- Active ATAS-affiliated society membership required
- Experience teaching Alexander Technique to performers required
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alexander Technique teacher certification, ATAS-affiliated professional society membership |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
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Capilano University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 1001-5000 |
| Headquarters | North Vancouver |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Capilano University respectfully acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded territories of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam) Nations.
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Competition Number:
JR100211Position Title:
Private Theatre Instructor Alexander TechniqueEmployment Group:
FacultyPosition Status:
Temporary (Fixed Term) Part timePosition Type:
InstructorWorkload Amount:
0Department:
TheatreLocation:
North VancouverJob Description Summary:
.The Theatre department at Capilano University invites applications for an Alexander Technique Non-Regular Instructor to work in its Acting for Stage and Screen Program. This is a unionized position that will teach at the North Vancouver Campus, in the Spring and Fall Terms for aproximately 1 section of work based on student enrollment.Teaching is based on 1 on 1 instruction for 50 minutes per lesson, for 6 lessons per student per term
Job Description:
The successful candidate will teach the Alexander Technique to support students’ physical, vocal, and artistic development, helping students integrate these skills into their stage and screen work while collaborating with faculty to support student learning and program goals.
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Additional Details:
What You’ll Bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Alexander Technique teacher certification and active membership in an ATAS-affiliated professional society are required.
- Experience teaching the Alexander Technique to performers in university, professional conservatory, or comparable training or performance settings is required.
- Knowledge of applying the Alexander Technique to support acting, text, and vocal work is required.
- Knowledge of vocal health and anatomy is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Experience supporting students’ learning and well-being as they meet academic and performance-related demands is an asset.
- Curriculum development, research, and additional relevant academic, performance, or health-related training or experience are assets.
- The ideal candidate will bring creativity, professionalism, and a dependable, collaborative approach to working with students and faculty.
Posting Detail Information
Appointment Date:
January 1, 2027Post Date:
October 23, 2026Close Date:
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