Temporary Part-Time Studio Guitar Instructor

Faculty Posting Details

Position Information


Requisition Number
F02757


Department
Music


Working Title
Temporary Part-Time Studio Guitar Instructor


Classification
Instructor - 24900

Position Summary Information


Nature of position
Temporary, part-time

Posting Detail Information


Job Summary/Basic Function

Join Our Team at Millersville University!

The Tell School of Music at Millersville University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach guitar students in our Music Industry, Music Education, and BA programs. The candidate must have experience with guitar techniques for jazz, classical, and current popular genres. The majority of guitar students are Music Industry majors and focus on popular commercial music genres. A temporary, part-time studio instructor is responsible for teaching individual half-hour and hour-long studio guitar lessons each week, as well as leading a weekly hour-long masterclass for guitar studio students.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the departments pool of qualified faculty.

A complete application comprises the following:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials well in advance of the closing date to allow sufficient time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all required documents and any optional documents you wish to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Salary and Benefits

Position Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement .

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver - Invest in your education or your family's
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching-and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion. We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence -creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer . We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply .

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at:

Duties and Responsibilities

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching will be done in a traditional learning environment.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position will require in-person instruction on Millersville University's campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:

• The CBA , Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27).

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other reasonable duties are assigned within the faculty member's field of competence.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:

• Please see the CBA , Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Tell School of Music in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences comprises 12 full-time and 19 part-time faculty members, two support staff, and 220 music majors and minors. It offers programs in the Bachelor of Science in Music Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Science in Music Industry with concentrations in Production, Management, and Live audio, the minor in Music, and courses in general education. In addition, it offers large and small ensemble experiences for music majors and general students and has NASM accreditation.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Music or BA degree in guitar performance with 15 additional graduate credits in music.
• Demonstrated knowledge of guitar commercial and classical Pedagogy.
• Ability to teach diverse student populations successfully.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for teaching studio guitar.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Music.
• Prior college-level teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Essential Functions

Please Note : These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).
  • use construction tools safely.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.
  • climb ladders.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance occasionally.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online, if necessary, at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, online tools and/or equipment, and/or other appropriate tools and modes of education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outlines and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, and engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online, and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university, and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date
04/17/2026


Posting Close Date

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