| Nature of position: Temporary, part-time Job Summary/Basic Function: Highly regarded for its instructional quality, focus on engaged learning (through undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, living-learning communities and civic and community engagement), and strong commitment to diversity, Millersville University of Pennsylvania (MU) is a learner-focused institution located in historic Lancaster County, known for its excellent schools, vibrant arts community, affordability and proximity to Baltimore, Philadelphia and NYC. MU enrolls about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We seek individuals who embrace our public mission and value exploration, professionalism, integrity, inclusion, and compassion. The Tell School of Music in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Millersville University welcomes applications for a part time, temporary instructor to teach applied flute lessons to music majors and minors. Additional responsibilities include ongoing professional/scholarly activity and service to the department and university. Other teaching responsibilities may include areas of expertise of the candidate or as needed by the department. Expectations include development and teaching of courses via distance education (online). The assignment may include evening and/or weekend classes and classes on and off the Millersville campus. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs. In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment. Faculty are expected, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement Article 4, to engage in professional responsibilities such as curriculum development and update; learning outcomes assessment for courses and programs; and participating in department, college, and university meetings and workshops. Teaching (part-time ) per semester:- Teach applied flute and piccolo lessons to music majors and minors (1/3 credit hour load per student for a half hour lesson).
- Recruit flute/piccolo students.
- Serve on the audition committee for evaluating music majors and minors.
- Coordinate the juries and recital hearings for the flute division.
- Coordinate masterclasses for flute students.
Required Qualifications: - Master's degree or equivalent in flute and piccolo performance, flute pedagogy, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge of flute and piccolo pedagogy.
- Ability to conduct classes through multifaceted teaching strategies for face-to-face classroom delivery and/or web enhanced or web-based formats.
- Evidence of ability to teach diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Successful interview and teaching demonstration.
- Successful background checks.
Applicants must complete a faculty application and submit the following:- Letter of application describing qualifications for the position.
- Current curriculum vitae (
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