Applied Music Instructor

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University in the United States seeks an Applied Music Instructor to provide private lessons to undergraduate students, guiding them in technique, musicality, and performance across genres. This part-time faculty role emphasizes preparing juries, recitals, and auditions, with opportunities to contribute to department community and outreach.

Applicants should hold a master's (or doctoral) in music or equivalent professional experience, and demonstrate teaching and performance

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in music (or exceptional professional experience).
• Strong musical background and literature knowledge.
• Proven record of teaching and performance excellence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one instrumental or vocal instruction to undergraduates.
• Prepare students for juries, performances, recitals, and auditions.
• Contribute to department outreach and community activities.

Skills

Musical literature knowledge

Teaching excellence

Independent and collaborative work

Strong musical background

Education

Master’s degree in music

Doctoral degree in music

Job description

The Applied Music Instructor is a part-time faculty member responsible for providing one-on-one instrumental or vocal instruction. This position involves teaching private lessons to undergraduate students, guiding them in developing technical skills, musicality, and performance techniques across a variety of genres and styles. Applied Music Instructors are expected to contribute to the overall academic and artistic mission of the Department of Music, offering expert guidance in students’ musical development, and preparation for juries, performances, recitals, auditions, and professional opportunities. While the primary responsibility is teaching, Applied Music Instructors may also engage in and contribute to the department’s community and outreach activities.

Prior Experience and Qualifications:

• A master’s or doctoral degree in music. Applicants with outstanding professional experience who do not have a master’s degree may also be considered.
• Strong musical background and knowledge of instrumental/vocal literature.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Major/1st-Year Minor lesson expected hourly rate: $98.91

Non-Major/Continuing Minor lesson expected hourly rate: $62.22

Faculty Regular

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] by phone at [phone]. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.