What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Music Classroom Courses position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Department
School of VPDA (CLA)
Position Title
Instructor
Job Title
Instructor Pool - 2024 / 2025 : Music Classroom Courses
Appointment Type
Academic Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Dependent : Hours Worked / Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Music area in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full / part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024 / 2025 academic year.
The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and 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.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
- Top 1.4% university in the world
- More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
- 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
- 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
- 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k alumni worldwide
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Locations :
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package :
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
90% Teaching and Assigned Duties
Teach undergraduate courses on-campus or through E-campus in music and music education areas such as : music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education.
10% Service
Service to the music area, the School, and the College of Liberal Arts. External service in professional organizations related to the field is also expected. Additional service may take place at the School or University level, through service to the profession, and / or through recruiting and outreach.
What You Will Need
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
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
https : / / jobs.oregonstate.edu / position_descriptions / 137223
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P08042UF
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09 / 16 / 2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
06 / 15 / 2025
Posting Date
05 / 06 / 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 :
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) 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 our Background Checks website including the for 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 at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
