Oregon State University is hiring: Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Individual Music

Special Instructions

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

1. A Curriculum Vitae;
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.

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.

Position Information

Department: School of VPDA (CLA)

Position Title: Instructor

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Summary: The Music program in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track, part-time Instructor positions to teach individual music lessons on a term-by-term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is to provide undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

100% Teaching and Assigned Duties
Instructors may be needed to teach individual, one-on-one music lessons to undergraduate and graduate students. Lesson instruction may be needed for voice, piano, guitar, or a variety of instruments associated with band or orchestra.
Assignment of final duties are defined during the hiring process. Full-time positions may include a service component.

What You Will Need:

Bachelors degree in Music, and/or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.

• Knowledge of repertoire appropriate for post-secondary students in their area of expertise.
• Professional experience as a performer on their major instrument over a period of not less than 3 years on a regional or national level.
• Understanding of the pedagogical practices particular to their instrument. Regional reputation as teacher and/or performer.
• A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

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.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)