Music Faculty Position

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States San Jose State University Full time
Department Overview

The San Jose State University School of Music is a vibrant and diverse community of music educators, performers, and scholars. With a faculty roster of approximately 60 artist/teachers, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music, including performance, composition, music education, and music history.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced music educator to join our faculty as a lecturer in music. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of music courses, including applied instruction, music history, and music ensembles. The position is a continuing open pool, and appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.

Responsibilities
  • Teach music courses, including applied instruction, music history, and music ensembles
  • Develop and implement curriculum for music courses
  • Assess student learning and provide feedback
  • Participate in departmental and university service
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in music or a related field
  • Experience teaching music courses at the undergraduate or graduate level
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy (optional)
  • Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach
Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).



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