SMU200H1 - Healthy Practices for Healthy Musicians

Course Number and Name: SMU200H1 - Healthy Practices for Healthy Musicians

Course Description
This course introduces students to the field of musicians' health through a blend of physical practices and theoretical discussions. Each class includes a yoga-based movement practice and a discussion of relevant concepts including basic anatomy for musicians, motor learning techniques, and strategies for addressing performance anxiety and achieving peak performance. Students will leave the course with a repertoire of stretches and exercises to counterbalance strains associated with playing their instruments, strategies to make effective use of practice time, and an awareness of available health resources in the community and online.

Class & Contract Details

Schedule: Tuesdays 5-7pm in the Fall term

Contract Months: September to December 2026

Estimated Enrollment: 20

TA Support: None

Salary
$9,997.48

Qualifications
Doctoral degree in music performance with research focus in healthy practices for music performance. Demonstrated excellence teaching music performance health and injury prevention at the university level.

Responsibilities
Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grades in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Contact & Application
Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs, Associate Professor, Music Theory, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5. Application inclusive of responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae. For more information, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date
07/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is valued.

Accessibility Statement
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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