"Department of Music (Classical Guitar) Part-time Lecturer Pool"

Job Summary

The Department of Music is looking for a part-time lecturer in the area of classical guitar. The successful candidate will teach applied lessons at both the BA and BM program levels, as well as supervise recitals of students when applicable, and adjudicate guitar juries each semester in conjunction with the program lead. This lecturer will also collaborate with the guitar program lead to determine applied lesson load, and the lecturer may also be assigned other courses if interested by the department chair.

Typical Activities

• Teach undergraduate students in applied lessons of classical guitar, as well as additional courses in the Department of Music as assigned
• Coordinate with guitar program lead on teaching content
• Attend guitar juries each semester for all guitar students
• Supervise guitar students for recitals and projects when applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Classical Guitar
• Successful teaching experience at the high school level; university level preferred
• Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching
• Excellent interpersonal, musical, and communication skills, both written and verbal

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Classical Guitar
• Successful teaching experience at the high school level; university level preferred
• Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching
• Excellent interpersonal, musical, and communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• DMA in classical guitar from an accredited institution
• University level teaching experience

How to Apply

Please submit:
1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
  a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
  b. A listing of any courses previously taught
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)
Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211

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