Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12
months.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are
encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in
advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to
respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please
upload these items as optional documents.
Please do not link your application to the position until you have
uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents
you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials
submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the
application process has been completed and you receive a
confirmation number.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University
of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of
distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty
relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus
and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our
students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the
classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous
opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social
growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are
available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately
one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three
doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields
and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research
labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states
and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who
embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission,
professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning
and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate
of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive
Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning
and working environment. Millersville University is an equal
opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws
and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational
and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age,
color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are
encouraged to apply.
The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found
at:
https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Music with an emphasis in guitar performance
or guitar pedagogy, or a BA in guitar performance with 15
additional graduate credits in music.
- Demonstrated knowledge of both classical and commercial guitar
pedagogy.
- Experience with guitar techniques in jazz, classical, and
current popular genres.
- Experience teaching individual lessons and leading group
instruction (e.g., masterclasses).
- Ability to teach diverse student populations successfully.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication
skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices and experience
working with diverse student populations.
- Successful interview.
- Successful teaching demonstration for studio guitar.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD, DMA or ABD in Music.
- Prior college-level teaching experience at the undergraduate
level.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Working Conditions and Physical Effort - (Essential
Functions)
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work
environment.
- Ability to:
- sit or stand while teaching.
- speak clearly.
- communicate via writing exceptionally well
- understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal
messages).
- use construction tools safely.
- move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and
stage areas.
- climb ladders.
- stoop or bend to pick things up.
Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without
assistance.
Lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment
and materials.
Must be able to lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance
occasionally.
Teach courses face-to-face and online, if necessary, at the
higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class
discussions, online tools and/or equipment, and/or other
appropriate tools and modes of education delivery.
Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outlines
and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, and engage in the
selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids
necessary to the delivery of instruction.
Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare
class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online, and
other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving
the department, college, university, and community.
No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
and mouse.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9905746"">https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15625
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