Part-Time, Single Term Instructor--Applied Music

Job Summary

The School of Music in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach applied lessons in our undergraduate and graduate programs. In the voice area, we seek trained performers and pedagogues who have experience performing and teaching in both classical and non-classical styles (musical theater, contemporary commercial music, jazz, etc.). Instructors of orchestral string instruments; orchestra, band and jazz wind instruments; classical guitar, jazz/popular guitar; classical keyboard, jazz/popular keyboard; and classical/jazz percussion are also welcome to apply. The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates. Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis. Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university. A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music or related field (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree in the field).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching students from a variety of backgrounds and achievement levels.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please direct inquiries to Dr. Russell, Chair of the School of Music, at h.a.russell@csuohio.edu.
• List of documents applicant is required to submit:
  1. Cover letter addressing position qualifications – please state clearly the instrument(s) you play and are qualified to teach
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Names and contact information for two references – references will be contacted via email and asked to submit a letter of reference on the applicant’s behalf
  4. Unofficial transcripts – optional
  5. All candidates will be asked to either a) provide two links to videos of the candidate teaching applied lessons or b) teach a sample lesson (in person) to a current CSU student.

Application Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts