Part Time String Methods Instructor

Vermont State University Castleton is seeking a qualified string player and educator to teach String Instrument Teaching Methods to undergraduate music education students. The 2-credit course is run bi-annually, beginning Fall 2026. Content includes teaching basic playing skills on all string instruments, pedagogy and resources. This position is a part-time teaching position for Fall 2026 with the possibility of renewal.

Job Responsibilities:

*Teach MUS 2120 String Teaching Methods to undergraduate music education and music students (2-credits/100 minutes/week)

*Create and Maintain a Canvas course for course information and assignments

*Be available for in-person or online weekly office hours

*Arrange for rental of instruments as necessary

Job Qualifications:


*Masters in string performance, music education or significant equivalent experience

*Minimum 5 years teaching strings in an educational setting, preferably public school pK-12;

*Experience teaching students from elementary through college age

*Proficiency on bass, cello, viola and violin and teaching pedagogy for these instruments;

*An understanding of public-school string programs in Vermont and surrounding states.

Salary:
Based on credits previously taught per VSC-VSCPTF Bargaining Unit Agreement. The compensation or range of compensation for this role can be found here (Please reference Article 20/Article 21 on page 25 and 26) to the particular collective bargaining agreement. For links to the Agreements, please click here.

For Applied Music Lessons the compensation is currently set at $650.00 for a 1 credit lesson (50-minute weekly lesson) and $325.00 for a .50 credit lesson (30-minute weekly lesson).

Application Information:

Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV and Unofficial College Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired) and please provide names and contact information for 2-3 references. Thank you.


Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or by date specified. However, applications received after the initial screening will be considered at the discretion of the College. Vermont State University strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.

Vermont State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.

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