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Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Music Classroom Courses Job at Oregon State Univers

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States, 97331


Position Details

Position Information

Department
School of VPDA (CLA)

Position Title
Instructor

Job Title
Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Music Classroom Courses

Appointment Type
Academic Faculty

Job Location
Corvallis

Benefits Eligible
Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Music area in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024/2025 academic year.

The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor.

Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2024/2025 academic year as opportunities become available.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

90% Teaching and Assigned Duties
Teach undergraduate courses on-campus or through E-campus in music and music education areas such as: music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education.

10% Service
Service to the music area, the School, and the College of Liberal Arts. External service in professional organizations related to the field is also expected. Additional service may take place at the School or University level, through service to the profession, and/or through recruiting and outreach.

What You Will Need
  • Masters Degree.
  • Demonstrable professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.
  • Content knowledge and expertise relevant to the academic area under consideration.
  • Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing diversity through teaching, outreach, or programming.
  • Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have
  • Terminal Degree.
  • Expertise and teaching experience in at least one secondary area, such as composition, performance, music education, or music technology.
  • History of success in program/curriculum development


Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method
Salary

Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/137223

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P08042UF

Number of Vacancies
Multiple

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/16/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/15/2025

Posting Date
05/06/2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
06/15/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A Cover Letter: Be sure to address your commitment to diversity and inclusion in your teaching and professional work.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, as needed.

For additional information please contact:

Coleen Keedah
coleen.keedah@oregonstate.edu
541-737-5003

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.