Lane Community College is hiring: Instructor Pool - Individual Music Lessons in
Lane Community College, Oregon, IL, United States, 61061
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- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
- The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application.
Required Documents
- Online Application – complete in entirety and submitted online please include at least three (3) work related references.
- Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below.
Questions?
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For position questions contact the department, rhayc@lanecc.edu
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Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.
Position Information:
Posting Number: 240188
Job Title: The Performing Arts department is seeking to expand its pool for MUP (Individual Music Lessons) instructors in Bassoon starting Winter 2025.
- Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success.
- This is an application pool posting for 2024-2025. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College’s main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
Search Information
- The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs, but could be as early as ten (10) business days from the posting date.
- Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.
Application Information
- Provide all documents as requested.
- A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
- Unofficial or official Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location: Main Campus
Classification: Part-time Faculty
Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date: 01/06/2025 or Upon Hire.
Salary/Wage: Hourly
Individual Lesson Instructors are paid $500/term per student to provide each registered student ten 50-minute lessons during the term and complete other responsibilities of the position. Instructors are paid for all ten lessons, regardless of the students’ attendance. Instructors are not guaranteed an assignment every term.
Working Schedule: Times and dates of lessons are to be arranged by mutual consent between the student and instructor. Lessons are offered to students all 4 terms of the academic year. It is preferred that lessons be held on the LCC campus.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Music Performance or Music Education from a regionally accredited institution.
- One (1) year teaching individual/group lessons or ensemble performance at the high school or college level. Experience should be within the last seven (7) years.
- High-level solo proficiency on appropriate instrument or voice demonstrated through peer review.
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred Qualifications:
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Position Purpose:
The Performing Arts Department at Lane Community College requires all music majors to enroll in individual lessons (MUP) each term for a total of six (6) courses. These students must work with a qualified Individual Lesson instructor commensurate with their needs and abilities in their primary instrument/voice. All MUP courses are one-credit courses regardless of level and each course consists of ten 50-minute individual lessons. All incoming students will begin at MUP 100, non-major level.
Essential Functions:
- Provide ten 50-minute individual private lessons beginning the second week of the term.
- Coordinate the end-of-term jury during final exam week with the MUP Coordinator (department music faculty).
- Coordinate performance classes with the MUP Coordinator.
- Oversee students’ preparation for admission auditions, rehearsal with accompanist, stage manner, and anything pertaining to presentation of performance.
- At the end of term, submit an Individual Lesson Course Full Report for each student above MUP 100 level and an Individual Lesson Course Summary for MUP 100 level.
- Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, syllabi, and/or other documentation.
- Comply with College policies and procedures, including accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, etc.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equity and Inclusion:
- Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public.
Supervision Statement:
Faculty report to the Senior Instructional Dean of Arts, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive skill in the instrument/voice you are applying to teach
- Analytical Thinking
- Building Relationships
- Change Advocacy
- Teamwork
- Service Mindset
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Project Management
- Instructional design, delivery and learning theory
- Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively (verbal/written) with students, colleagues, and the general public.
- Work collaboratively in an academic environment.
- Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports.
- Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.
- Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Based on your multicultural experience how will you contribute to encouraging the retention of diverse students and coworkers. (1200 characters maximum)
(Open Ended Question)