The Early Music Program (MPEM) is part of the Musicology Department (MUHL) and an independently directed program that offers the following degrees: Master of Arts (MA), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) and Graduate Certificate (GC) in Early Music Performance. Members of the Ph.D. Program in Musicology also perform and coach in the program. The program maintains ca. ten (10) early-music majors and a similar number of students pursuing electives in Early Music Performance or Historical Instruments. These students perform in four large-ensemble concerts of baroque music annually (The Thornton Baroque Sinfonia), and two annual ensemble concerts in Medieval or Renaissance music (The USC Collegium). Our students also perform at national festivals and give presentations at national and international scholarly conferences.

Duties

Principal duties will include:

• Teaching MPEM 301, 501,553, 554: Private Instruction, 1-2 units per student, Bachelor, Masters, Graduate Certificate Doctoral Levels.  
• Provide individual instruction to Early Music Majors, Keyboard Majors, and other Majors or Non-Majors at the undergraduate and all graduate levels. As currently projected, this position will teach a studio of approximately two-five (2-5) undergraduate and graduate students of harpsichord and historical keyboard instruments and techniques. The actual teaching load will depend on enrollment and may vary.
• Additional duties include attending department meetings and juries as needed and requested. Extra ensemble coaching as needed and approved will be compensated.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an artist/teacher in harpsichord with an established reputation as a performer and pedagogue; successful teaching experience and the ability to attract and recruit a diverse studio of undergraduate and graduate students.  Ability to teach historically informed performance practice, continuo, and improvisation highly desirable.

The successful candidate will also have these qualifications:

• Minimum Education:  Masters Degree in Music, Early Music, or Related Area
• Minimum Experience:  Five (5) years of practical experience working in the field
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Early Music Performance or Research
• Preferred Experience:  Ten (10) years of experience in the field

In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following skills and or experience(s):

• Ability to teach private lessons in solo repertory and coach ensembles
• Ability to teach historically informed approaches to continuo realization and improvisation

To Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the USC online system. Candidates are asked to provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references who may be contacted for letters if needed.