Bassoon Instructor

Gifted Music School is pleased to announce the opening of a part-time Bassoon Instructor faculty position. Duties begin January 9, 2023, or earlier as negotiated.

Review of applications will begin December 12, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Highly qualified applicants should complete the online application by December 11 to guarantee consideration. For more information, or to suggest nominations for this position, please contact Dean Justin Morgan at dean@giftedmusicschool.org.

JOB SUMMARY

Gifted Music School seeks an experienced and engaging Bassoon Instructor to join the Woodwind Area Faculty at Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City, UT. The teaching artist would be expected to join a serious teaching team committed to raising, nurturing, and coaching students of all ages and backgrounds.

The Bassoon Instructor reports to the Woodwind Department Chair and will work in close cooperation with the Dean and Artistic Director, as well as other members of the team. The instructor's primary role is to provide applied bassoon lessons on a weekly basis.

Specific responsibilities for the Bassoon Instructor will include, but are not limited to:

Teach individual lessons to bassoon students at beginning through intermediate levels. Provide each student a minimum of 38 lessons per school year (15 in the fall, 17 in the spring, and a minimum of 6 lessons in the summer), adhering to the school calendar
Hold one (1) studio recital each fall and spring semester in collaboration with other woodwind studios
Prepare students for and adjudicate at Jury Examinations
Actively recruit and maintain a studio of bassoon students at Gifted Music School
Coordinate with colleagues across campus (e.g. Chamber Music Coordinator, Choir Director, Conservatory Manager, etc.) and encourage students to audition or apply for classes and performance opportunities as appropriate
Conference with parents and students to address problems or provide counseling on students' musical development
Perform administrative tasks associated with students’ attendance, scheduling, and communications
Report to the department chair and attend, assist, and contribute to school and departmental events
Perform other related duties as requested by the department chair

Hourly wage is commensurate with experience. The hours for this position are negotiable and may vary depending on instructor availability and student demand. Eligible for health and dental benefits if workload reaches or exceeds 30 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in bassoon performance or related field
Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching, beginning through advanced levels - minimum of 3 years experience
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated English proficiency; Spanish or other language would be a strong asset.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above

PREFERENCES

In particular, we are looking for candidates with:

A strong background in teaching beginning students
Advanced degrees in music (MM, MMA, or DMA) with significant experience in teaching bassoon
An active teaching career and interest in making teaching activities at Gifted Music School a career priority
Commitment to maintaining a reliable schedule and adhering to the school calendar
Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute to a high-performance team environment while being supportive of colleagues, staff, parents, and students.
A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the studio and meeting the needs of a diverse population
A strong understanding of the value of comprehensive music instruction

Familiarity with Gifted Music School’s policies and procedures, as well as the school’s systems (i.e. My Music Staff) is preferred but not required.

PROCEDURE

Step 1) Qualified applicants should upload the following materials, and complete our online application form. If uploading any of these required materials presents a hardship, please contact Dean Morgan at dean@giftedmusicschool.org.

Cover Letter
CV or Résumé
Contact information for 2-3 professional references from whom we may solicit a recommendation
Two (2) contrasting video teaching samples
(Optional) Teaching Philosophy Statement

Step 2) Upon reviewing your application, the search committee may invite you to interview or audition at Gifted Music School and/or provide additional teaching samples. This position may also require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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