Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Individual Music Lessons

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Department School of VPDA (CLA) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Individual Music Lessons Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

The Music program in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track, part-time Instructor positions to teach individual music lessons on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025/2026 academic year as opportunities become available.

The primary mission of the Music program at OSU is to provide undergraduate education. Students may seek BA, BS, BM degrees in music as well as a music minor.

Some appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves \u2014 we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

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• Top 1.4% university in the world
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• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

100% Teaching and Assigned Duties

Instructors may be needed to teach individual, one-on-one music lessons to undergraduate and graduate students. Lesson instruction may be needed for voice, piano, guitar, or a variety of instruments associated with band or orchestra.

Assignment of final duties are defined during the hiring process. Full-time positions may include a service component.

What You Will Need

• Bachelors degree in Music, and/or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level.

In order to receive consideration for professional experience, applicants must have demonstrated successful teaching of post-secondary students and attained success with experience in the following areas:

• Knowledge of repertoire appropriate for post-secondary students in their area of expertise.
• Professional experience as a performer on their major instrument over a period of not less than 3 years on a regional or national level.
• Understanding of the pedagogical practices particular to their instrument. Regional reputation as teacher and/or performer.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

Masters degree in Music, Music Education, the Arts, and/or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated ability to teach at the college level. In order to receive consideration for professional experience, applicants must have demonstrated successful teaching of post-secondary students and attained success with experience in the following areas:

• Performances with major ensembles and in major venues.
• Evidence of professional success by former students. Discography and online recordings.
• Professional reviews in online and print media.
• History of artistic collaborations with significant performers and conductors.
• Evidence of innovative pedagogical techniques.
• Publications of compositions or research in their professional field.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $35.00-$70.00 per hour Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/137189

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09152UF Number of Vacancies Multiple Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026 Posting Date 05/29/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/16/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, as needed.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A Cover Letter: Be sure to address your demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Coleen Keedah

coleen.keedah@oregonstate.edu

541-737-5003

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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