Music Creation Adjunct Faculty

General Description

Salary: $40-$50/hr

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct Music Creation teaching position in the Music Creation Department at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD commencing September 2026.

The successful candidate will have experience teaching musicianship - encompassing both music theory and ear training - to students of all ages and levels (beginner to advanced) in both individual and group settings. Opportunities for teaching are currently available at the Peabody Preparatory's Baltimore (Downtown) campus, as well as online.

The successful candidate will join a highly skilled and dedicated faculty as part of a vibrant and growing department committed to helping all students - those who perform music, as well as those who create it - become more knowledgeable and versatile musicians. We embrace the novice musician as well as the serious student aspiring to a career in music. Ideal candidates should be experienced in teaching musicianship to students of all ages and levels and comfortable with both in-person and online modalities.

• Teach musicianship courses for beginner and intermediate students of all ages, both in person and online.

• Develop musicianship courses for beginner and intermediate students of all ages that can be delivered both in person and online.
• Develop a placement test to determine the appropriate level for interested students.
• Consult with instrumental/vocal department chairs to ensure a curriculum that meets the needs of their students, particularly those seeking to fulfill certificate requirements.
• Consult with previous musicianship faculty to gain a better understanding of the program's history and development.

Established in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory boasts a rich history of nurturing artistic 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 three satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, and Howard County, MD.

• Bachelor's degree in music and/or music education required. A master's degree or equivalent experience and training is preferred.
• Background as a composer, performer, and/or scholar.
• Experience as a musicianship instructor to advanced, intermediate, and beginner students of all ages.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience teaching musicianship in the context of multiple genres of music - especially Western classical music, jazz, musical theatre, and pop - preferred.
• Experience teaching group classes is preferred.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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