Adjunct Music - Applied Music Instructor

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania seeks an Applied Music instructor to teach private lessons in music. Responsibilities include focusing on student performance preparation, maintaining detailed progress records, and collaborating on promotional materials. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in music and has strong communication skills along with a successful teaching background. This position requires criminal background clearances for employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree must be from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree preferred for teaching assignments.
• Successful track record in private music teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly private music lessons.
• Prepare music students for performances.
• Maintain records of student preparation and progress.
• Collaborate on program promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency performing relevant instrument/voice

Record of successful private teaching experience

Knowledge of industry-related software and systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Master's degree in music or music education (preferred)

Job description

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree in music is required, Master\'s degree in music or music education preferred. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have record of successful private teaching experience and proficiency performing relevant instrument/voice. Additionally considerations are work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.

Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of the Applied Music instructor is teaching weekly private music lessons in qualified areas of voice or instrument.
2. Preparing music students for performances
3. Maintaining a written record of each student\'s preparation and progress throughout the semester
4. Reporting as needed to the department head or program coordinator
5. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
6. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
7. Support the college\'s goals.
8. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.

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