Private Lessons, Music

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. Located in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, the college is housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

About the role

The Private Lessons Instructor is responsible for individual or group instrumental or vocal instruction, working with all levels of students from beginner to advanced. This part-time position includes administrative and clerical support functions, with annual hours not exceeding 950 per calendar year.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or group instruction, meeting for one hour or one-half hour per week, offering 12 primary lessons or 14 secondary group lessons per student per semester.
• Prepare and post course syllabi, lessons, course materials, and teaching schedules on the learning management system; distribute copies to students and administration as needed.
• Evaluate students’ abilities and progress, including juries or ensemble placement, and submit all final grades within one week of the semester’s end.
• Attend and critique senior recital rehearsals; recommend repertoire, instrumentation, organization of material, adjustments in technique, stage deportment, and production needs; evaluate final performances as needed or assigned.
• Be available for office hours by appointment.
• Regularly report lesson progress to the area director or coordinator.
• Attend two area forums (masterclasses, workshops, etc.) per semester.
• Attend one department-wide meeting per academic year and one division meeting per semester.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in music (or a relevant sub-discipline of Music), or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Documented teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in ensemble direction, studio teaching, and repertoire.
• More than five years of documented experience as a professional musician.

Pay

Hourly rate ranges from $60.00 to $80.00, dependent on experience, education, and department budget.

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Paid and unpaid leave options.
• Work/life benefits.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Retirement and financial planning benefits.

This is a part-time, non-union, overtime-eligible position subject to a background screening.