College of the Holy Cross
Double Bass Instructor - Music Lesson Instructor
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01610
Double Bass Instructor - Music Lesson Instructor
College of the Holy Cross
Description
The College of the Holy Cross seeks a double bass instructor to join the Music Department's roster of instrumental and vocal instructors. Lesson instructors are at-will employees and are compensated $1000/semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500/semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. For the Fall of 2024, we anticipate one to three students for 10 hour-long lessons. The instructor will be compensated for a minimum of three students for the first semester. The position is in-person.
The successful applicant will be required to complete Holy Cross's Boundary Training for lesson instructors.
The position reports to the Chair of the music department.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Teach individual double bass lessons, as needed, to music majors and non-majors.Based on the successful candidate's qualification, possible additional ad hoc duties, for which the lesson instructor would receive additional compensation, might include participating in auditions, juries, and coachings.
Requirements:
Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree in Music Performance (required)Experience teaching double bass to college-age studentsExperience in professional performance activitiesWillingness to teach all levels of students from beginning to advancedWillingness to work with ensemble directors in order to help support student participation in ensembles.Evidence of being capable of creating an inspiring and productive teaching environmentWillingness and ability to accommodate students' needs of individual learning stylesAbility to teach students who enroll in Music 331/332 or 431/432 for a full credit and a letter grade, in coordination with the Chair of the DepartmentCommitment to diversity and inclusion in repertory, for example, music composed by women, historically and geographically underrepresented identity groups, and unfamiliar musics (old and new)Commitment to inclusive excellence in teachingPreferred Qualifications
Evidence of an active performance scheduleInterest and/or experience in teaching music lessons in a liberal arts contextCore Competencies
Superb musicianshipUnderstands, values, and respects diversity as an individual, in a team, and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environmentGood communications skillsDependabilityApplication Instructions:
Electronic applications only.
Please submit as a single document with the following application materials (PDF or MSWord) to Holy Cross Employment Opportunities: CV or resume, teaching philosophy statement, links to websites and/or online resources with representative examples of your performances and/or teaching.
In addition, two written letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the recommender to Alice Resker, Academic Department Coordinator:
Please direct any questions to Daniel DiCenso, Chair, Department of Music, College of the Holy Cross:
. Anyone with interest in the position should reach out. Interviews will be conducted remotely. Semifinalists may be invited to campus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please visit: holycross/job/o7Rfufwr
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College of the Holy Cross
Description
The College of the Holy Cross seeks a double bass instructor to join the Music Department's roster of instrumental and vocal instructors. Lesson instructors are at-will employees and are compensated $1000/semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500/semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. For the Fall of 2024, we anticipate one to three students for 10 hour-long lessons. The instructor will be compensated for a minimum of three students for the first semester. The position is in-person.
The successful applicant will be required to complete Holy Cross's Boundary Training for lesson instructors.
The position reports to the Chair of the music department.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Teach individual double bass lessons, as needed, to music majors and non-majors.Based on the successful candidate's qualification, possible additional ad hoc duties, for which the lesson instructor would receive additional compensation, might include participating in auditions, juries, and coachings.
Requirements:
Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree in Music Performance (required)Experience teaching double bass to college-age studentsExperience in professional performance activitiesWillingness to teach all levels of students from beginning to advancedWillingness to work with ensemble directors in order to help support student participation in ensembles.Evidence of being capable of creating an inspiring and productive teaching environmentWillingness and ability to accommodate students' needs of individual learning stylesAbility to teach students who enroll in Music 331/332 or 431/432 for a full credit and a letter grade, in coordination with the Chair of the DepartmentCommitment to diversity and inclusion in repertory, for example, music composed by women, historically and geographically underrepresented identity groups, and unfamiliar musics (old and new)Commitment to inclusive excellence in teachingPreferred Qualifications
Evidence of an active performance scheduleInterest and/or experience in teaching music lessons in a liberal arts contextCore Competencies
Superb musicianshipUnderstands, values, and respects diversity as an individual, in a team, and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environmentGood communications skillsDependabilityApplication Instructions:
Electronic applications only.
Please submit as a single document with the following application materials (PDF or MSWord) to Holy Cross Employment Opportunities: CV or resume, teaching philosophy statement, links to websites and/or online resources with representative examples of your performances and/or teaching.
In addition, two written letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the recommender to Alice Resker, Academic Department Coordinator:
Please direct any questions to Daniel DiCenso, Chair, Department of Music, College of the Holy Cross:
. Anyone with interest in the position should reach out. Interviews will be conducted remotely. Semifinalists may be invited to campus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please visit: holycross/job/o7Rfufwr
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