NFSYO Senior Orchestra Conductor | Part-Time

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fulfill contractual obligations for full instructional load during fall and spring semesters.
• Plan activities which enhance student learning and public exposure to the Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (Senior Orchestra)
• Recruitment of students
• Provide excellence in instruction within the jurisdiction of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and its education programs.
• Assist in development and evaluation of curriculum as appropriate.
• Utilize approved textbook(s) and/or other instructional materials as approved.
• Collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff to ensure student success.
• Provide student guidance and support.
• Engage in institutional service, professional development, and other duties as assigned by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra administration.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in music or a master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Music.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional development growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success with online and class teaching preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills in grades 6-12
• Strong knowledge of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments required

Additional Information:

Classification: Part-Time

Rate of Pay: $150.00 per session

Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Location: Niceville Campus

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to October 31, 2026, and the pool will be reposted. If you would like to be considered after October 31, 2026, reapplication is necessary.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

In addition to the application, please submit the following:

Northwest Florida State College Application

Resume

A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position

Copies of unofficial transcripts (All degrees must be from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.)

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If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities.

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