Department of Music (Classical Guitar) Part-time Lecturer Pool

Opt For Healthy Living; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a part-time lecturer in Classical Guitar to teach applied lessons and supervise student performances. Candidates must be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, possessing a Master's degree and prior teaching experience. This role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and adherence to the values of university education.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar is required.
• Successful teaching experience at the high school level; university level preferred.
• Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate students in applied lessons of classical guitar.
• Supervise guitar students for recitals and projects.
• Attend guitar juries each semester for all guitar students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Musical communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar

DMA in classical guitar

Job description

Department of Music (Classical Guitar) Part-time Lecturer Pool

Apply now Job no: 548632
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit theCSUSB website .

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Music is looking for a part-time lecturer in the area of classical guitar. The successful candidate will teach applied lessons at both the BA and BM program levels, as well as supervise recitals of students when applicable, and adjudicate guitar juries each semester in conjunction with the program lead. This lecturer will also collaborate with the guitar program lead to determine applied lesson load, and the lecturer may also be assigned other courses if interested by the department chair.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

• Teach undergraduate students in applied lessons of classical guitar, as well as additional courses in the Department of Music as assigned
• Coordinate with guitar program lead on teaching content
• Attend guitar juries each semester for all guitar students
• Supervise guitar students for recitals and projects when applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar
• Successful teaching experience at the high school level; university level preferred
• Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching
• Excellent interpersonal, musical, and communication skills, both written and verbal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar
• Successful teaching experience at the high school level; university level preferred
• Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching
• Excellent interpersonal, musical, and communication skills, both written and verbal

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• DMA in classical guitar from an accredited institution
• University level teaching experience

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Cal State San Bernardino Department of Music provides students with a rigorous musical education as a foundation for a lifelong understanding and love of music, as well as preparation for a wide variety of careers in music. We accomplish this through an emphasis on undergraduate education, small class sizes, and close interactions between faculty and students, all with a continual focus on artistic expression. Consistent with the university's mission, the department is also committed to serving the campus and Inland Empire communities through on-going performance and educational initiatives.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A listing of any courses previously taught

• If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
• Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
• Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

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The Cal State San Bernardino Department of Music provides students with a rigorous musical education as a foundation for a lifelong understanding and love of music, as well as preparation for a wide variety of careers in music. We accomplish this through an emphasis on undergraduate education, small class size, and close interactions between faculty and students, all with a continual focus on artistic expression. Consistent with the university’s mission, the department is also committed to serving the campus and Inland Empire communities throug ... read more h on-going performance and educational initiatives. The Department has approximately 90 music majors, and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information visit: https://www.csusb.edu/music

The Cal State San Bernardino Department of Music provides students with a rigorous musical education as a foundation for a lifelong understanding and love of music, as well as preparation for a wide variety of careers in music. We accomplish this through an emphasis on undergraduate education, small class size, and close interactions between faculty and students, all with a continual focus on artistic expression. Consistent with the university’s mission, the department is also committed to serving the campus and Inland Empire communities throug ... read more h on-going performance and educational initiatives. The Department has approximately 90 music majors, and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information visit: https://www.csusb.edu/music