Music Instructor/Arts Academy

University of Akron•Akron, OH

About The Position

The Music Instructor teaches music in their applied area to diverse students at all levels. Successful candidates use progressive pedagogy to teach technique and apply sound anatomical and wellness principles in their teaching. They should be able to teach all levels and styles of music studies in their applied instrument, arrange studio classes and on-campus concerts, and contribute to the excellence of the music program and university through teaching and service. The role also includes directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance or Music Education, or current enrollment in a degree program in Music or Music Education. Candidates must have experience teaching music in a pre-professional setting and professional performing experience. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Work is expected to be performed in Ohio. Offers are contingent upon credential verification and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check; some positions may also require a credit investigation and pre-employment driving record search.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance or Music Education, or currently obtaining a degree in Music or Music Education.
  • Experience teaching music in a pre-professional setting.
  • Professional performing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Teach music in the instructor’s applied area to diverse students at all levels.
  • Teach technique using progressive pedagogy and sound anatomical and wellness principles.
  • Teach all levels and styles of music studies in the applied instrument.
  • Arrange studio classes and on-campus concerts.
  • Contribute to the music program and university through teaching and service.
  • Direct and monitor the work of student and/or temporary workers.
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