Applied Music Instructors, VMPA

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 853,526 - 1,215,628; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden seeks part-time Applied Music Instructors to teach voice and instrument lessons within the Visual, Media, and Performing Arts department for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027. Responsibilities include preparing for student juries, assigning grades, and coordinating other course instruction requirements.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree and at least four years of teaching experience; a record of recent performances is required, with a Doctoral degree

Qualifications

• Masters degree required with a minimum of 4 years teaching experience.
• A list of performances/concerts from the last 2–3 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach lessons in voice and instruments within the Discipline.
• Prepare students for juries and assign grades.
• Coordinate other course instruction requirements as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Performance history

Education

Masters degree

4 years teaching experience

Job description

Position Information

• Recruitment/Posting Title: Applied Music Instructors, VMPA
• Department: Fine Arts
• Salary Details: A minimum of $751 for the contract period.
• Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. Market benchmarks and internal equity will be considered to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. The university is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
• Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs; competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options; employee and dependent education benefits (when applicable); life insurance coverage; employee discount programs.
• Posting Summary: Rutgers University-Camden, the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts (VMPA), may be hiring Applied Music Instructors to teach lessons in voice and instruments within the discipline for courses in Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027; including preparation for student juries, assigning grades, and coordinating other course instruction requirements.
• Position Status: Part Time
• Posting Number: 26FA0438

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Masters degree required; Minimum of 4 year teaching experience required. A list of performances/concerts from the last 2-3 years required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree may be preferred for some disciplines.

Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Statement

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/274028

Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

City: Camden

State: NJ

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Immunization Requirements

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