Studio Guitar Instructor, Part-Time - Jazz, Classical & Pop

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

Job summary

Millersville University's Tell School of Music seeks a temporary, part-time Studio Guitar Instructor to teach guitar in the Music Industry, Music Education, and BA programs. The instructor will teach weekly studio lessons and lead a masterclass for guitar students, with additional expectations for scholarship and service.

Candidates must have strong guitar pedagogy knowledge across jazz, classical, and contemporary genres, and a proven ability to teach diverse student populations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach half-hour and hour-long studio guitar lessons weekly.
• Lead a weekly hour-long masterclass for guitar studio students.
• Engage in scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

Skills

Guitar pedagogy

Studio teaching

Inclusive teaching

Oral and written communication

Masterclass leadership

Education

Master's degree in Music with guitar emphasis

Job description

Millersville University's Tell School of Music seeks a temporary, part-time Studio Guitar Instructor to teach guitar in the Music Industry, Music Education, and BA programs. The instructor will teach weekly studio lessons and lead a masterclass for guitar students, with additional expectations for scholarship and service.

Candidates must have strong guitar pedagogy knowledge across jazz, classical, and contemporary genres, and a proven ability to teach diverse student populations.