University of Kansas
Midwestern Music Camp Job Workshop - Instructors Job at University of Kansas in
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United States, 66049
Job Description
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position Overview
This position works with direction from the Camp Director to create and teach curriculum for the Midwestern Music Camps. This position will require expertise in a specific area of music, including but not limited to: performance, conducting, music education, music theory, music history, specific music styles, or other knowledge and skills as required.
Positions will provide temporary assistance in a variety of areas to include student instruction. Work may include, but is not limited to project or program assistance, and small ensemble direction.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
Positions are limited. For additional information on openings in specific areas, please contact Sharon Toulouse.
Review of applications begins on April 10, 2025 and will continue as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
- 50% - Instruct masterclasses
- 45% - Coach Sectional/Chamber Ensemble
- 5% - Other (individual coaching, large ensemble rehearsal assistance)
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Music OR comparable music teaching experience, as evidenced in application materials
- One year experience teaching Jazz to students in a classroom setting, in private music lessons, or in personal performance
- Must have experience with KU through their education, work experience, or other connection.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree OR post-graduate study
- One year experience as a graduate teaching assistant in the KU School of Music or experience working with KU School of Music faculty
Position Overview
This position works with direction from the Camp Director to create and teach curriculum for the Midwestern Music Camps. This position will require expertise in a specific area of music, including but not limited to: performance, conducting, music education, music theory, music history, specific music styles, or other knowledge and skills as required.
Positions will provide temporary assistance in a variety of areas to include student instruction. Work may include, but is not limited to project or program assistance, and small ensemble direction.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
Positions are limited. For additional information on openings in specific areas, please contact Sharon Toulouse.
Review of applications begins on April 10, 2025 and will continue as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.