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Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MO
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 999022
Department: Fine & Performing Arts
Opening Date: 03/31/2025

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: One term adjunct position, renewable as needed
PRIMARY DUTY: The Department of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applicants who can teach strings methods as part of a Bachelor of Music Education/instrumental degree.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide strings methods class specific to the needs of the department and the instrumental discipline of the candidate.
2. Perform other duties as assigned related to applied lessons

REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:
Education: Earned Master's degree in music with at least 18 hours of preparation appropriate to the area of applied lessons.
Certification/License: Driver's license
Experience: Evidence of successful music instruction with strings
Skills: Skills and experience in the appropriate discipline of instrumental music

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will provide applied lessons in the studios on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The instructor will teach in an academic environment with collaborative team-based faculty and have access to web-based platforms for providing any digital content necessary along with Northwest email.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom/applied studio functions and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Founded in 1905 and , Northwestplaces a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the , and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 25, 2025
TO APPLY:Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials below in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: A letter of application, resume or curriculum vita, copies of all transcripts, and the contact information of two references.
This position is not eligible for benefits.