What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor Pool - 2024 / 2025 : Individual Music Lessons position at Oregon State University?
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Position Information
Department School of VPDA (CLA)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024 / 2025 : Individual Music Lessons
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent : Hours Worked / Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Music program in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track, part-time Instructor positions to teach individual music lessons on a term-by-term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is to provide undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, BM degrees in music as well as a music minor.
Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.
Applications will be considered throughout the 2024 / 2025 academic year as opportunities become available.
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Key Responsibilities
100% Teaching and Assigned Duties
Instructors may be needed to teach individual, one-on-one music lessons to undergraduate and graduate students. Lesson instruction may be needed for voice, piano, guitar, or a variety of instruments associated with band or orchestra.
Assignment of final duties are defined during the hiring process. Full-time positions may include a service component.
What You Will Need
Bachelors degree in Music, and / or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.
In order to receive consideration for professional experience, applicants must have demonstrated successful teaching of post-secondary students and attained success with experience in the following areas :
Knowledge of repertoire appropriate for post-secondary students in their area of expertise.
Professional experience as a performer on their major instrument over a period of not less than 3 years on a regional or national level.
Understanding of the pedagogical practices particular to their instrument. Regional reputation as teacher and / or performer.
A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Masters degree in Music, Music Education, the Arts, and / or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.
In order to receive consideration for professional experience, applicants must have demonstrated successful teaching of post-secondary students and attained success with experience in the following areas :
Performances with major ensembles and in major venues.
Evidence of professional success by former students. Discography and online recordings.
Professional reviews in online and print media.
History of artistic collaborations with significant performers and conductors.
Evidence of innovative pedagogical techniques.
Publications of compositions or research in their professional field.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P08102UF
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09 / 16 / 2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06 / 15 / 2025
Posting Date 05 / 22 / 2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06 / 15 / 2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents :
A Curriculum Vitae; and
A Cover Letter : Be sure to address your commitment to diversity and inclusion in your teaching and professional work.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Applications will be considered throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, as needed.
For additional information please contact :
Coleen Keedah
coleen.keedah@oregonstate.edu
541-737-5003
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks () website including thefor candidates () section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
