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

Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Music Classroom Courses

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
Email: coleen.keedah@oregonstate.edu
Phone: 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.

Position Information

• Department: School of VPDA (CLA)
• Position Title: Instructor
• Job Title: Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Music Classroom Courses
• Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

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.

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