Instructor Pool - 2026/27: Individual Music Lessons

About the role

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, 12-month, hourly Instructor positions to teach individual music lessons throughout the 2026–2027 academic year as opportunities become available. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director. 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.

Responsibilities

• Instruct one-on-one music lessons to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide lesson instruction for voice, piano, guitar, or a variety of instruments associated with band or orchestra.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Music, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 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 for at least three years at a regional or national level.
  • Understanding of pedagogical practices particular to their instrument.
  • Regional reputation as a teacher and/or performer.
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, the Arts, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Performances with major ensembles and in major venues.
  • Evidence of professional success by former students.
  • Discography and online recordings.
  • Professional reviews in online and print media.
  • History of artistic collaborations with significant performers and conductors.
  • Evidence of innovative pedagogical techniques.
  • Publications of compositions or research in their professional field.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified 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.