Assistant Professor of Instruction - Guitar

Texas State University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Generous paid time off

Work life balance resources

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive Bobcat community

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University’s School of Music seeks an engaging guitar instructor for an undergraduate-focused, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction position. The successful candidate will teach Guitar Class at all undergraduate levels and actively recruit students for enrollment.

You will supervise and mentor student/clinical teachers in field placements, perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music, and collaborate with colleagues to support a diverse

Qualifications

• Master's degree in music or closely related field.
• At least three years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in music education and program organization.
• Experience collaborating with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for all undergraduate levels of Guitar Class.
• Actively and successfully recruit for enrollment in all levels of Guitar Class.
• Supervise and mentor student/clinical teachers in field placements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in music

Doctorate in music

Job description

Assistant Professor of Instruction - Guitar

Job Posting Number: 2027060APF

Position Description

The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated instructor for guitar classes, a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction position with instructional assignment focused primarily with undergraduate students from various majors other than music.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for all undergraduate levels of Guitar Class.
• Actively and successfully recruit for enrollment in all levels of Guitar Class.
• Supervise and mentor student/clinical teachers in field placements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

The university seeks candidates whose professional backgrounds include highly effective teaching, a history of effective communication, dedication to an effective team, and a willingness to embrace all people and ideas.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in music or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in music education and music program organization.
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in music.
• Experience teaching guitar courses at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated excellence in music program organization and development.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with student/clinical teachers, the College of Education, and cooperating with teachers, if needed.

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Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.