Applied Music Instructors, VMPA

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title: Applied Music Instructors, VMPA Department: Fine Arts Salary Details: A minimum of $751 for the contract period. Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. Market benchmarks and internal equity will be considered to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. The university is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs; competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options; employee and dependent education benefits (when applicable); life insurance coverage; employee discount programs. Posting Summary: Rutgers University-Camden, the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts (VMPA), may be hiring Applied Music Instructors to teach lessons in voice and instruments within the discipline for courses in Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027; including preparation for student juries, assigning grades, and coordinating other course instruction requirements. Position Status: Part Time Posting Number: 26FA0438 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Masters degree required; Minimum of 4 year teaching experience required. A list of performances/concerts from the last 2-3 years required. Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree may be preferred for some disciplines. Overview Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. Statement The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School. Posting Details Quick Link to Posting: Campus: Rutgers University-Camden Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden City: Camden State: NJ Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. The university encourages all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University