Private Theatre Instructor Alexander Technique

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Competition Number: JR100211

Position Title: Private Theatre Instructor Alexander Technique

Employment Group: Faculty

Position Status: Temporary (Fixed Term) Part time

Position Type: Instructor

Workload Amount: 0

Department: Theatre

Location: North Vancouver

Job 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.

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, 2027

Post Date: October 23, 2026

Close Date: