Temporary, Part-Time Music Supervision Instructor

We are seeking a qualified and passionate music educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Kodály pedagogy and a strong background in teaching general music at the K-12 level. Responsibilities include supervising K-12 student teachers. The position requires a combination of academic qualifications, practical teaching experience, and a commitment to excellence in music education. Applicants must be prepared to participate in a successful interview process, including a teaching demonstration.

Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Music.

Teaching will be done on-campus with some online components, as needed.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/labor-relations/documents/cba/apscuf-cba.pdf

Responsibilities include conducting observations, providing feedback, and mentoring student teachers in their professional development. Utilize a variety of instructional methods, such as demonstrations, discussions, and appropriate online tools or platforms, to support effective learning and teaching practices in higher education.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University’s campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Tell School of Music in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences comprises 12 full-time and 19 part-time faculty members, two support staff, and 220 music majors and minors. It offers programs in the Bachelor of Science in Music Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Science in Music Industry with concentrations in Production, Management, and Live audio, the minor in Music, and courses in general education. In addition, it offers large and small ensemble experiences for music majors and general students and Millersville University is accredited by NASM. The music education program complies with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).