MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE is a two-year college located in downtown Minneapolis, serving the diverse, multi-cultural communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We provide a comprehensive offering of developmental, liberal arts, pre-professional, professional, and technical programs. We seek a Percussion Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.
Examples of Duties:
Teaching college level applied percussion lessons in a variety of styles. Teaching at the studio level will include:
- Development of a syllabus, weekly goals and objectives, and grading procedures.
- Providing timely feedback and final grades complete the teaching cycle.
- Though not required, participation in music department meetings and support of music department activities is strongly encouraged.
Appointment: Temporary/Adjunct starting Fall 2016.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three or more years of teaching private percussion lessons (applied lessons).
- Demonstrated abilities in performing and teaching drum trap set, mallet instruments, and hand drumming in a variety of Ethnic and National styles.
PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Music.
- Teaching experience at the college level.
- Demonstrated success working with diverse populations.
- Thorough knowledge of the range of material and styles you will be teaching.
- Excellent musicianship skills – must be able to apply and teach music literacy within the context of the lesson.
- Able to work with beginning, intermediate and advanced students.
- Willingness to collaborate with other music faculty in sharing and developing teaching strategies, performing and other related matters.
MATERIALS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON OR BEFORE December 4, 2015 WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY REVIEW.
Copies of transcripts are acceptable for the screening process; however, the successful candidate must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Please apply online at http://www.minneapolis.edu/About-Us/Employment and attach a cover letter, electronic resume and unofficial copies of your graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position. Paper applications and resumes will not be considered. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications on your application. Please also submit names and contact information of at least three (3) references who can directly address the applicant’s qualifications for this position (prefer that at least one reference observed the applicant while acting in a teaching capacity).
For more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Elizabeth Pauly, elizabeth.pauly (@) minneapolis.edu.
An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups.
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
