Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Music Classroom Courses

Position Information Department School of VPDA (CLA) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024 / 2025 : Music Classroom Courses Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent : Hours Worked / Duration Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary The Music area in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full / part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2024 / 2025 academic year.

The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, and BM degrees in music as well as a music minor.

Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2024 / 2025 academic year as opportunities become available. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on.

We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.

We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
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Locations :

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 90% Teaching and Assigned Duties

Teach undergraduate courses on-campus or through E-campus in music and music education areas such as : music appreciation, music cultures of the world, aural skills, literature and materials of music, history of music, instrumental techniques, conducting, group piano instruction, music technology, and methods course in music education.

10% Service

Service to the music area, the School, and the College of Liberal Arts. External service in professional organizations related to the field is also expected.

Additional service may take place at the School or University level, through service to the profession, and / or through recruiting and outreach. What You Will Need

• Masters Degree.
• Demonstrable professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.
• Content knowledge and expertise relevant to the academic area under consideration.
• Record of and / or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing diversity through teaching, outreach, or programming.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Terminal Degree.
• Expertise and teaching experience in at least one secondary area, such as composition, performance, music education, or music technology.
• History of success in program / curriculum development

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience. Link to Position Description