"Private Music Instructor/Assistant Lecturer, Guitar"

The Department of Music at Skidmore College invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track Private Music Instructor/Assistant Lecturer position in Guitar beginning September 2025. This is an academic year appointment.

Responsibilities:

• Teach one course per semester in Guitar
• Provide individual private guitar lessons
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, etc.

Qualifications:

• A background in classical guitar performance and pedagogy
• Teaching experience, preferably in both private and classroom settings
• Ability to work with a diverse student body within a liberal arts context

Salary Range: $1,003 - $1,379 per student for a semester of private instruction; $5,014 for Class Study

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter describing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and experience working with diverse student populations in a liberal arts setting, curriculum vitae, links to teaching and/or performance videos, and contact information for three references. You also have the option to provide sample teaching materials (e.g., syllabi, lesson plans, handouts). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: https://www.skidmore.edu/hr/index.php

Questions? Please contact Grace Burton (gburton@skidmore.edu)

About Skidmore College: Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college of ~2,500 students representing 47 states and 46 countries. With a student-faculty ratio of 8:1, we value close interaction, creative pedagogy, and teacher-scholar excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic-violence-victim status, genetic information, prior arrest or conviction record, or any other category protected by law. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.