Teaching Artist – Cello Studio Teaching Techniques – 20055

Title: Teaching Artist – Cello Studio Teaching Techniques – 20055

Position Number: 20055

Unit/Department: Music

Salary: Commensurate with experience 

Department Summary:

The Department of Music is a unit of the Drake University School of Fine Arts and a visible musical resource for the community and region. Housed within Drake’s College of Arts & Sciences, the Department’s mission is to provide a center for the study and understanding of music that develops students’ intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication. Learn more about Drake University’s Department of Music at: https://www.drake.edu/music/.

Job Summary:

Drake University invites candidates interested and experienced in teaching Studio Teaching Techniques to undergraduate music majors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree preferred or commensurate experience. Experience both at the collegiate level and pre-college level of teaching as well as professional orchestra performance experience is desired.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, and (3) the contact details for three references.

Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.

Have Questions?

Questions about this position can be directed to the chair of the Department of Music, James Romain.

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Salary: 

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Review of Applications Begins: Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.

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