Part-time Instructor, Music

Reports To: Director, Creative Arts Prep

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6393

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Saturdays 10am to 4pm and additional afterschool days (4pm to 7pm)

Job Description
Provide instruction in the fundamentals of playing the musical instrument, including posture, note reading, rhythm, technical competency, and interpretation. This position is grant-funded.

Summary
Provide instruction in the fundamentals of playing the musical instrument, including posture, note reading, rhythm, technical competency, and interpretation. This position is grant-funded.

Essential Functions

Responsible for providing instruction and assigning repertoire that matches the level of each individual student.

Develop and present a curriculum that provides students with an experience in the art form that is age appropriate, and challenges students to achieve at the highest level.

Present a culminating event representing the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Education and Experience / Training

Bachelor’s Degree on the instrument that will be taught and/or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of musical development.

Ability to assess and grade the progress of students.

Advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills.

Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.

Proven background in providing dynamic instruction with the ability to integrate industry, professional, and life experiences into a classroom learning environment in either large or small groups.

Competencies
Critical Competencies

Service Focus

Communication

Quality of Work

Very Important Competencies
(none provided)

Important Competencies
(none provided)

Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience / Training

Prior instructional experience.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions
The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment; the work area is adequately lit, heated and ventilated; typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.; work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Special Note
Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $42.00 per hour.

Residency Requirement: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Affirmative Action Statement
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

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