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Rider University

Conservatory Teacher (Part-Time)

Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543


Conservatory Teacher (Part-Time)

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.Posting Details

Position InformationRequisition Number: 24A300461Position Title: Conservatory Teacher (Part-Time)Position Description: Westminster Conservatory, the community music school of Rider University, seeks part-time teaching positions for the 2024-2025 academic year in the following areas:Violin/Viola (traditional and/or Suzuki, Suzuki certification preferred)Cello (traditional and/or Suzuki)Saxophone/Clarinet (traditional and jazz)PercussionMusic Theory/HistoryJazz (theory and/or combos)Position Requirements: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in the area of instruction. Must have demonstrated experience teaching and/or working with children from ages 6 through high school in order to be considered. As a part-time teaching position, candidates must be willing to offer teaching hours within the following time frames (weekdays from 3:30 pm on and/or Saturday from 9am – 4pm). Candidates will be asked to offer in-person instruction on the main campus in Princeton, NJ and/or at an extension site. Remote teaching is optional.Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience: Strong pedagogical background in their area of instruction, extensive knowledge of teaching methods, supplementary repertoire, and methodology for developing necessary technical skills. Prefer candidates with experience as performers (solo, chamber, ensemble) and with chamber music (coaching, performance).About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.Location: Princeton, NJDivisional Unit: Facilities & University OperationsDepartment: WCC ConservatoryPosition Type: Part-TimeEmployment Group: Non-BargainingOpen Date: 08/01/2024Documents Needed To Apply

Required DocumentsResumeA statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidenceOptional DocumentsCover LetterRIDER UNIVERSITYPrinceton Campus101 Walnut LanePrinceton, NJ 08540

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