Course Number and Name: DMU406H1/MUS3805HMAX/MSP

Course Description:Max is a visual programming language for music and media with an emphasis on interactivity. This course will cover the Max language and environment, MIDI, external and programmatic control, sequencing, synthesis, sampling, spatialization, signal processing, granulation, and analysis. Coursework is practical, with a focus on designing and implementing software for live performance, culminating in a final project. Previous computer programming experience is not required.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 1-3pm in the Fall term

Months of contract: September to December 2026

Salary: $9,997.48

Estimated Course Enrollment: 34

TA support: yes

Qualifications: Graduate degree in music technology and digital media or related field. Extensive professional experience in developing interactive live performance systems in Max. Expert knowledge of relevant current software and hardware, including familiarity with Max, Apple or Windows hardware, and third-party externals. College/university teaching experience desirable.

Duties: 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.

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Daphne Tan

Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs

Associate Professor, Music Theory

Faculty of Music

University of Toronto

80 Queen’s Park

Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.