New River Community College
Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Instrumental
New River Community College, Middletown, New Jersey, United States
Overview
Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Instrumental
— Penn State Harrisburg, School of Humanities, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Instrumental. This position is responsible for recruiting and directing instrumental ensembles for non-majors. Past ensembles include band, pep band, orchestra, and jazz ensemble, with potential for marching band and/or percussion ensemble depending on candidate strengths and interests. In addition to leading ensembles, candidates are expected to teach general education music courses aligned with strengths. Potential courses include History of Rock and Roll, Popular Music History, History of Jazz, Rudiments of Music, and Intro to Western Music. Candidates who can teach general education courses in the humanities are encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year (12 credits per semester). This position is renewable annually based on performance. After five years, successful candidates may seek promotion and longer contracts based on university standards for non-tenure line faculty.
Job Duties
Teach general education courses in music.
Direct instrumental ensembles.
Teach humanities courses as needed.
Recruit students for instrumental ensembles.
Collaborate with music faculty to plan, market, and execute music programming.
Oversee musical instruments and equipment.
Collaborate with campus partners and community music partners for special events as appropriate.
Maintain creative and scholarly activities appropriate to the position for career progression.
Contribute to school, college and university service as needed.
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirement of a master’s degree in music or a closely related field to be hired as a Lecturer.
To be hired at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, the candidate must provide proof of a terminal degree by July of 2026.
Experience with ensemble direction.
Experience in teaching general education courses in music.
Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment.
Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to teach and lead a globally representative student community.
Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D., Doctor of Musical Arts, or a Master of Fine Arts) in music or a closely related field.
Ability to arrange and compose music for instrumental performance.
Proven track record of recruitment and ensemble building, preferably for non-majors.
Ability to teach humanities courses in the arts in addition to music courses.
Application To be considered, candidates must apply electronically on the Penn State employment site and submit the following:
A cover letter detailing relevant qualifications for this opening.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
Names, titles, and contact information for three professional references (email and phone).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Campus Information Penn State Harrisburg is the largest of the university’s Commonwealth campuses and is an integral part of the Pennsylvania State University. Penn State Harrisburg’s campus is located in Middletown, PA, with a multi-cultural, student-centered environment of about 5,000 students.
Background Checks Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.
Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement plans. A notable benefit is a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
EEO Statement Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Apply online at the Penn State employment site. (Links removed in refined version.)
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Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Instrumental
— Penn State Harrisburg, School of Humanities, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Instrumental. This position is responsible for recruiting and directing instrumental ensembles for non-majors. Past ensembles include band, pep band, orchestra, and jazz ensemble, with potential for marching band and/or percussion ensemble depending on candidate strengths and interests. In addition to leading ensembles, candidates are expected to teach general education music courses aligned with strengths. Potential courses include History of Rock and Roll, Popular Music History, History of Jazz, Rudiments of Music, and Intro to Western Music. Candidates who can teach general education courses in the humanities are encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year (12 credits per semester). This position is renewable annually based on performance. After five years, successful candidates may seek promotion and longer contracts based on university standards for non-tenure line faculty.
Job Duties
Teach general education courses in music.
Direct instrumental ensembles.
Teach humanities courses as needed.
Recruit students for instrumental ensembles.
Collaborate with music faculty to plan, market, and execute music programming.
Oversee musical instruments and equipment.
Collaborate with campus partners and community music partners for special events as appropriate.
Maintain creative and scholarly activities appropriate to the position for career progression.
Contribute to school, college and university service as needed.
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirement of a master’s degree in music or a closely related field to be hired as a Lecturer.
To be hired at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, the candidate must provide proof of a terminal degree by July of 2026.
Experience with ensemble direction.
Experience in teaching general education courses in music.
Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment.
Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to teach and lead a globally representative student community.
Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D., Doctor of Musical Arts, or a Master of Fine Arts) in music or a closely related field.
Ability to arrange and compose music for instrumental performance.
Proven track record of recruitment and ensemble building, preferably for non-majors.
Ability to teach humanities courses in the arts in addition to music courses.
Application To be considered, candidates must apply electronically on the Penn State employment site and submit the following:
A cover letter detailing relevant qualifications for this opening.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
Names, titles, and contact information for three professional references (email and phone).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Campus Information Penn State Harrisburg is the largest of the university’s Commonwealth campuses and is an integral part of the Pennsylvania State University. Penn State Harrisburg’s campus is located in Middletown, PA, with a multi-cultural, student-centered environment of about 5,000 students.
Background Checks Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.
Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement plans. A notable benefit is a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
EEO Statement Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Apply online at the Penn State employment site. (Links removed in refined version.)
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