Contribute to departmental initiatives.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Jazz bass.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level,
preferably in private lesson and ensemble settings.
- Professional experience performing jazz and/or commercial music
on upright and electric bass.
- Ability to teach students with varied levels of experience and
musical backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student
body in a liberal-arts environment.
Salary: $2,557.00 per credit hour
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, curriculum vitae, a
statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin on August 24 and
continue until the position is filled.
Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr
Questions? Please contact Grace Burton (
gburton@skidmore.edu ) or Russell Haight
(rhaight@skidmore.edu)
About Skidmore College
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters
creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of
teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of
approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively
small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit
academic community.
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.
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