Pre-College Academy Faculty - Percussion

Description

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is seeking a Pre-College Academy Faculty-Percussion position during the 2025-2026 Pre-College Academic Calendar Year.  Reporting to the Associate Dean and Executive Director, Pre-College and Continuing Education, the incumbent will be responsible for providing private percussion instruction and percussion ensemble coaching for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College.

Duties Included But Not Limited To:

• Teach individual lessons on a weekly basis following the Pre-College academic calendar
• Direct and coach the Pre-College Percussion Ensemble including season planning, program development, rehearsal planning, and conducting weekly rehearsals
• Develop lessons and a long-range teaching plan based on the individual needs of each student
• Coordinate lesson schedules in consultation with the Pre-College Office
• Prepare students for participation in division recitals, showcase concerts, juries, auditions, competitions, festivals, and other SFCM related performances
• Provide routine assessment and feedback
• Adjudicate juries, auditions, and competitions as requested by Division Director
• Represent the Pre-College locally and nationally; Actively recruit students to maintain studio enrollment and meet percussion department enrollment needs
• Understand and support the Pre-College curriculum and its related activities
• Communicate in a timely manner with the Pre-College Office
• Develop working relationships with Bay Area music educators and arts institutions
• Participate in faculty meetings

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent musicianship and artistry as an educator with a track record of success with pre-college level students
• A minimum of four (4) years professional experience working in the field of arts education with a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent required
• A strong background and understanding of percussion pedagogy and repertoire
• Candidates with experience working in diverse communities encouraged to apply
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with SFCM administrative staff and faculty
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills; maintain a good relationship with parents; demand a high standard of excellence while creating an encouraging, inspiring, and engaging experience for the students
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for the selected candidate

How to Apply: 

We prefer to receive applications through our website. This position will be posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SFCM is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, including those who consider themselves to be of a race, national origin or ancestry that is not fully represented in musical arts programs in the United States.  Personnel decisions regarding applicants for employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.