Adjunct Faculty, Music (Bassoon

Adjunct Faculty, Music (Bassoon)

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Position Title
- Adjunct Faculty, Music (Bassoon)

Position Number - 999972

Position Category

School/Division
- Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanities

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time
- Part-Time

Description
- The Department of Music at Hofstra University invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate's primary responsibility will be teaching bassoon lessons. Instruction consists of ten (10) one-hour lessons per student over the course of the 15-week semester. Additional responsibilities include adjudicating juries and recitals, participating in auditions, and assisting with recruitment activities for prospective students.

Opportunities for further engagement may include coaching chamber ensembles, performances, faculty recitals, presenting workshops, and participating in community outreach.

Qualifications
- Applicants are expected to have:
Master's Degree in Music in Bassoon or Music Education Significant experience teaching musicians of varied ages and abilities Significant performance experience

Preferred Quals Summary
- Teaching experience at the college level.

Special Instructions
- Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following:
Cover letter (including commentary on how you have contributed or plan to contribute to a diverse learning community) Curriculum vitae Links to 2 – 4 video recordings of performances and/or teaching examples (optional) After initial review, candidates who are selected to proceed to the next stage will be asked to provide 3 letters of recommendation.

Salary/Salary Range - $1,458 per credit hour

Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

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