French Horn Instructor - Adjunct

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Preparatory in Baltimore, MD invites applications for an Adjunct French Horn teaching position in the Winds, Brass and Percussion Department. The role involves private lessons and chamber music for students of all ages, from beginner to advanced, within a vibrant faculty environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a department renowned for classical technique while welcoming training in jazz and popular styles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music and/or music education required.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Documented successful teaching experience required.
• Jazz and popular styles training welcome and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach French Horn lessons to beginner and advanced students of all ages.
• Participate in annual professional development as needed.
• Assist with end-of-semester performances, attend faculty meetings, substitute teach as needed.

Skills

Teaching French Horn

Chamber music

Private lessons

Age-diverse teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in music or music education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university.

Johns Hopkins University: Peabody Institute: The PeabodyPreparatory

Salary

$40-$50/hr

Description

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an Adjunct FrenchHorn teaching position in the Winds, Brass and PercussionDepartment at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the PeabodyInstitute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, commencing as soon as possible.

Candidates should be experienced in teaching students of all ages and levels (beginner to advanced) as part of the PeabodyPreparatory’s growing Winds, Brass and Percussion Department. Candidates should be comfortable teaching both private lessons and chamber music for instrumentalists of all ages.

Our wind, brass and percussion faculty are comprised of highly skilled and dedicated individuals as part of a vibrant and active department committed to helping all students achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician as well as the serious student aspiring toward a career in music.

ABOUT US:

Established in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory boasts a rich history of nurturing musical talent. With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the school is Maryland's premier community school for music and dance.

The Peabody Preparatory welcomes students of all ages and levels of ability, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can discover and develop their musical potential. Offerings range from early childhood classes that spark a lifelong love of music and dance, to programs designed for adults and professional dancers and musicians seeking to hone their skills.

Located in downtown Baltimore and sharing space with the renowned Peabody Conservatory, the Preparatory also extends its reach through three satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, and Howard County, MD.

Duties:

• Teach French Horn lessons to beginner and advanced students of all ages.
• Participate in annual professional development as needed.
• Assist with end–of-semester performances, attend faculty meetings, substitute teach as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music and or music education is required. Master's degree or equivalent experience and training is preferred.
• Documented successful teaching experience required.
• While department emphasis is on classical technique and repertoire, candidates with training in jazz and popular styles are welcome and encouraged.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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