Music Lesson Instructor - Cello

## Music Lesson Instructor - Cello Apply remote type:
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Worcester, MAtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JREQ-000595

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The College of the Holy Cross seeks a cellist to join the Music Department's roster of instrumental and vocal instructors. Lesson instructors are at-will employees and are compensated $1000/semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500/semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. Training for lesson instructors. The position reports to the Chair of the music department.
** Job Description
**** Major Areas of Responsibility
*** Teach individual cello lessons, as needed, to music majors and non-majors.
* Based on the successful candidate's qualification, possible additional ad hoc duties, for which the lesson instructor would receive additional compensation, might include participating in auditions, juries, and coachings.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Master's Degree in Music Performance
* 3-5 years experience teaching cello lessons to college-age students
* Experience in professional performance activities
* Willingness to teach all levels of students from beginning to advanced
* Willingness to work with ensemble directors in order to help support student participation in ensembles.
* Evidence of being capable of creating an inspiring and productive teaching environment
* Willingness and ability to accommodate students' needs of individual learning styles
* Ability to teach students who enroll in Music 331/332 or 431/432 for a full credit and a letter grade, in coordination with the Chair of the Department
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion in repertory, for example, music composed by women, historically and geographically underrepresented identity groups, and unfamiliar musics (old and new)
* Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Evidence of an active performance schedule
* Interest and/or experience in teaching cello in a liberal arts context
** Core Competencies
*** Superb musicianship
* Understands, values, and respects diversity as an individual, in a team, and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
* Good communications skills
* Dependability
* * Additional Information
** This is a part-time opportunity. Lesson instructors are at-will employees and are compensated $1000/semester per student for 10 one-hour lessons and $500/semester per student for 10 one-half-hour lessons. For the first semester only, candidates will be paid for a minimum of three students whether or not three students enroll. Candidates are also eligible, by application and pending budgetary approval, to earn additional income by offering masterclasses, recitals, or serving as ringers in other campus ensembles as needed.

All lessons will take place in person, though music lesson instructors are normally able to arrange their lessons into one or two morning/afternoons of teaching per week.

The successful applicant will be required to complete Holy Cross's Boundary training.
** Weekly

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* * Annual

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**** Application Instructions
** An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.
** Additional Information
** To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr, or by calling . The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.
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