Pro Tempore Instructor of Music, Performance - Open Pool

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Oregon invites applications for Pro Tem Instructor of Music, Performance in the School of Music and Dance. The pool is for part-time, temporary, limited-duration teaching appointments not to exceed one year, with potential renewal for up to three years.

Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, studio classes, coaching ensembles, preparing students for recitals and juries, and/or teaching established courses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in music or related field; significant professional experience can substitute.
• University-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied lessons and studio classes, coach ensembles, and prepare students for recitals and juries.
• Conduct ensembles and teach established courses as needed.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Education

Master's degree in music or related field; significant professional experience can substitute

University-level teaching experience

Job description

Pro Tempore Instructor of Music, Performance - OpenPool

Department: School of Music and Dance

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Current resume/curriculum vitae outlining your skills and desiredteaching area.
• You will also be asked to submit the names and contact informationfor three professional references.

Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. This pool will remain active through December 31, 2026.

Department Summary

The Department of Music Performance is housed within the School ofMusic and Dance (SOMD). The school has an enrollment of more than800 music and dance majors and minors, a faculty and staff of 85,and approximately 70 graduate employees. A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered, from the baccalaureate through the doctorate, including programs in dance, music performance, collaborative piano, music education,composition, theory, musicology, jazz studies, piano and stringpedagogy, conducting, music technology, and music with a liberalarts emphasis.

The school is known for being the only comprehensive school ofmusic and dance in the state of Oregon. It is also home to the internationally recognized Oregon Bach Festival and ChamberMusic@Beall performance series.

SOMD hosts a World Music Series, Music Today, Musicking Conference,Summer Camp for Computer Music, and Jazz Camps. The comprehensivenature of the school's curriculum, program, and outreach issupported by a commitment to diversity in the recruitment ofstudents, faculty, and staff.

Position Summary

The School of Music and Dance invites applications for Pro TemInstructor positions in music performance. The pool is forpart-time, temporary, limited-duration teaching appointments not toexceed one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up tothree years.

We seek performers and creative scholars who bring an ability totranslate practice into the learning environment by teachingapplied lessons and studio classes, coaching, conducting ensembles,preparing students for recitals and juries, and/or teachingestablished courses,

We have a particular interest in applicants whose teaching andcreative activity align with one or more of the following performance-related areas: brass, conducting, jazz studies,keyboard, piano and string pedagogy, percussion, popular music,strings, voice/choral and opera, and woodwinds.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in music or related field. Significantprofessional experience can substitute for a degree.
• University-level teaching experience.

Professional Competencies

• Must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance,retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information aboutbenefits, visit ourwebsite.

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