Cuyahoga Community College is hiring: Instructor, Music Class in Cleveland

Overview

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Department: Arts Prep

Location: Metropolitan Campus

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and assign 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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

• Time Utilization
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement
• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior instructional experience

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment; the work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Typical duties may involve sitting, computer use, and occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items. Travel to meetings and conferences may be required.

Special Note

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

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action

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.