Part-Time Studio Guitar Instructor: Jazz & Classical

Millersville University; Millersville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a temporary, part-time guitar instructor to teach students in our Music Industry, Music Education, and BA programs. You will conduct individual and group guitar instruction, including a weekly masterclass, and contribute to scholarship and service as appropriate to a temporary faculty appointment.

The position supports guitar pedagogy across jazz, classical, and popular genres, with emphasis on preparing diverse Music Industry majors for professional work.

Qualifications

• Master's in Music with emphasis in guitar performance or BA in guitar performance with 15 graduate credits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of classical and commercial guitar pedagogy.
• Experience with jazz, classical, and current popular guitar techniques.
• Experience teaching individual lessons and group instruction (e.g., masterclasses).
• Ability to teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and experience with diverse populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for studio guitar.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual half-hour and hour-long guitar lessons weekly.
• Lead a weekly hour-long guitar studio masterclass.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online as needed at the undergraduate level.
• Record and calculate grades, develop syllabi and lesson plans.
• Use computers for email, class documents, grades, and instruction-related duties.

Skills

Guitar pedagogy

Studio teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Performance techniques

Education

Master's in Music (guitar) or BA + 15 grad credits

Job description

Millersville University is seeking a temporary, part-time guitar instructor to teach students in our Music Industry, Music Education, and BA programs. You will conduct individual and group guitar instruction, including a weekly masterclass, and contribute to scholarship and service as appropriate to a temporary faculty appointment.

The position supports guitar pedagogy across jazz, classical, and popular genres, with emphasis on preparing diverse Music Industry majors for professional work.