What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Music, Low Brass position at Lebanon Valley College?
The Department of Music at Lebanon Valley College seeks an adjunct instructor in low brass. The successful candidate will teach individual lessons and courses in low brass literature and low brass pedagogy, including brass techniques, and oversee the College’s Brass Chamber Ensembles. Qualifications include a master’s degree in music. College-level teaching experience is desirable.
Responsibilities: teach 30- or 60-minute weekly lessons in both classical and jazz performance to undergraduate students (music majors and non-majors), prepare music majors for semesterly performance juries, teach brass techniques to the music education majors, and prepare select students for recitals. Teach courses in pedagogy and literature on an as-needed basis. Oversee the Brass Chamber Ensembles and prepare two performances annually. Provide appropriate course syllabi to all students. Participate in annual teaching evaluations.
Lebanon Valley College offers three music degrees: BS in Music Education, BM in Music Production, and BA in Music. Approximately 25% of undergraduate students are involved in music, and music is considered a special strength of the college.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter addressing general qualifications for the position; a CV that includes evidence of successful teaching experience as a private studio instructor of low brass and as ensemble director; evidence of the ability to teach low brass pedagogy and literature; evidence of successful performance experience, two brief recordings, and contact information for three professional reference. Please submit all materials through ADP. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Lebanon Valley College is committed to excellence through its employment practices and welcomes applicants with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. The College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and staff and promotes a culture of accountability, student centeredness, professionalism, inclusiveness, respect, and empowerment.