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The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct jazz guitar instructor position in the Guitar Department at the Peabody Preparatory. The successful candidate will join a highly skilled and dedicated guitar faculty as part of a vibrant and active department committed to helping all students achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician as well as the serious student aspiring toward a career in music.

Responsibilities:

-      Teach jazz guitar in private and group settings, catering to students from beginner to advanced levels. Our downtown campus is the primary location, with potential for expansion to other campuses.

-      Collaborate with the department on student performances, faculty meetings, and potential substitute teaching assignments.

-      Contribute to the department's artistic life by performing with other jazz faculty members (as scheduled).

-      Actively participate in departmental initiatives including performances, festivals, and teaching projects.

About Us: 

Established in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory boasts a rich history of nurturing musical talent. With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the school is Maryland's premier community school for music and dance.

The Peabody Preparatory welcomes students of all ages and levels of ability, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can discover and develop their musical potential. Offerings range from early childhood classes that spark a lifelong love of music and dance, to programs designed for adults and professional dancers and musicians seeking to hone their skills.

Located in downtown Baltimore and sharing space with the renowned Peabody Conservatory, the Preparatory also extends its reach through four satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, Frederick, and Howard County, MD.

Qualifications

Education requirements:

-      Bachelor's degree in music or music education (or equivalent experience) is required.

-      Master's degree or equivalent experience and training in jazz guitar is a plus.

 

Qualifications: ?

-       Strong experience as an instructor of jazz guitar.

-       Excellent communication and organizational skills.

-       Demonstrated professional performance experience in jazz.

-       Prior experience leading or directing jazz ensembles is a plus.

-       Familiarity with recording and remote teaching technology (DAWs, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.

 

Application Instructions

Please submit:

-      Cover letter

-      Statement of teaching philosophy

-      Current resumé or CV

-      Links to 1-3 recent jazz performance recordings (totaling no more than 10 minutes) on YouTube or a similar platform.

-      Contact information for two professional references

 

Review Process:

Applications received before August 1, 2024, will be given priority consideration, but submissions will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

Outstanding applicants will be invited to interview in person at the downtown Peabody Institute (1 E. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore) between August 19 and 23, 2024. Interviews will include discussions with a panel and a live teaching demonstration with a current Preparatory student.

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About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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