Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Music (MUSIC 226/424) Private Music Instruction: Vocal
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Jan 13, 2025
Deadline: Jan 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach MUSIC 226/424, Private Music Instruction: Vocal in the traditional undergraduate program in Spring 2025.
Fridays, 10:00am-12:30pm. This course will be taught in person, on the Moraga campus.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our esteemed institution as an Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Music, specializing in Private Music Instruction Lab for Vocal (MUSIC 226/424). This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of aspiring vocalists in a supportive and creative learning environment. Proficiency in piano accompanying skills is a must for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual vocal coachings for students enrolled in MUSIC 226 - Private Music Instruction Lab: Vocal
- Accompany vocal students on piano during coachings, providing support and musical guidance to enhance their performance skills.
- Assess and evaluate students' progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them refine their vocal skills.
- Foster a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere, inspiring students to explore and express their musicality.
- Collaborate with fellow faculty members to coordinate recitals, performances, and workshops for students to showcase their progress and gain performance experience.
- Stay updated with current trends and methodologies in vocal instruction, incorporating innovative teaching techniques and repertoire selection.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, lesson plans, and evaluations.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Master's degree in Music or a related field. Candidates with significant professional experience and a Bachelor's degree will also be considered.
- Proven teaching experience, preferably at the college or university level, with a track record of nurturing students' musical growth and development.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to students.
- Strong piano accompanying skills, with the ability to effectively support vocal students during coachings.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely submission of assessments and reports.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment, respecting and celebrating individual student differences.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to the overall success of the music department and institution.
Recommended:
The ideal candidate enjoys a collaborative and collegial mode of operation, possesses a vibrant, encouraging, and good-humored personality, and embodies a "team-player," Lasallian-inspired attitude.
Candidates must reside in California.
The salary is $2,483 - $3,436, depending on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
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