Description
Description of Duties:
Position reports to the Fine Arts Chair and is responsible for providing in-person instruction in Orchestra and string instrumental music. Duties may also include providing instruction in Music Theory, Piano and Guitar, Music History, or other music elective courses. The instructor will serve as artistic director and conductor of the NCSSM Durham String and Symphony Orchestra, select and rehearse level-appropriate repertoire for performing groups, and direct the group during regular public performances as determined by NCSSM’s Fine Arts Series. The instructor will serve as the primary resource for students pursuing advancement in string instrumental performance and will be expected to facilitate student involvement in NCMEA and other honor events throughout the school year. The Instructor will maintain or establish contacts with community groups and promote collaborative artistic efforts that support or enrich the NCSSM Music program, cooperate and coordinate with other NCSSM Fine Arts faculty and local musical organizations, and support the overall music curriculum by instructing assigned courses and developing curriculum for these and new course offerings.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong background in string and orchestral music pedagogy,
Well-developed skills in conducting and rehearsal strategy,
Experience with guitar and/or piano,
Interest in outreach and commitment to the greater music education community in North Carolina and beyond, and
Commitment to professional development.
The ideal candidate will be eager to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school values, offers, and promotes. An exciting feature of NCSSM’s academic calendar is “January-Term,” consisting of two two-week sessions when faculty members lead intensive learning experiences both on and off campus. The ideal candidate will have the interest and ability to develop and lead these sessions on specialized topics that will appeal to NCSSM students. We also offer opportunities for students to travel domestically and abroad during this period; as such, experience in leading student travel groups and/or the willingness to do so is a definite plus.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance, or related field. Teaching experience, preferably with advanced high school students.
A Master’s degree is required. Candidate currently pursuing their degree must provide proof of degree conferral by the hire date.
For a complete and competitive application, we strongly recommend attaching a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to your online application before submission.
