Part-Time Lecturer (Bassoon)

Eastern Michigan University • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Eastern Michigan University School of Music & Dance invites applications for a Part-time Lecturer - Artist/Teacher of Bassoon. The successful candidate will teach applied bassoon to a studio of undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors. Additional duties include teaching the bassoon secondary instrument class (for music education majors), recruiting, and performing/teaching at various department events and with various faculty ensembles. Further consideration may be given to those with the ability to teach or assist in other academic areas, as determined by the candidate's expertise. This part-time appointment (no benefits) will begin in the Fall 2026 semester. The primary professional responsibility of the Employee is teaching. Employees are expected to develop and maintain their professional skills in order to ensure high quality education for their students. Teaching may include a number of particular obligations which employees are expected to fulfill, including but not limited to: meeting with students during and outside of assigned classes, assessing student work and performance, preparing syllabi and course materials, providing copies of syllabi and course materials to their supervisor on request, and assigning and submitting grades in accordance with established Eastern Michigan University schedules. Perform related departmental duties as required.

Requirements

• Master of Music degree or equivalent (preferably in bassoon performance).
• Significant applied teaching experience.
• Established record as a professional performing artist.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach or assist in other academic areas.
• College or university teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied bassoon to undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors.
• Teach the bassoon secondary instrument class for music education majors.
• Recruit students.
• Perform and teach at various department events.
• Perform with various faculty ensembles.
• Teach or assist in other academic areas based on expertise.
• Develop and maintain professional skills.
• Meet with students during and outside of assigned classes.
• Assess student work and performance.
• Prepare syllabi and course materials.
• Provide copies of syllabi and course materials to supervisor on request.
• Assign and submit grades in accordance with established schedules.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Benefits

• No benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level