On-Call Applied Music Instructor

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$90/hr

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A.   POSITION PURPOSE

Instruct all performing arts students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Provide rehearsal and performance accompaniment.

• Conduct nine (9) lessons per student and one (1) jury examination.

• Assign and submit assessment of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the deadline.

• Fulfill other instructional, academic, orperformance dutiesas assigned by supervisor.

• Flexibility to accommodate assignments involving evenings and weekends.

C.   PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Not applicable.

D.   GENERAL GUIDELINES

Recommends initiatives and implements approved changes to improve quality and services.- Yes Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.- Yes Maintains contact with community and solicits feedback for improved services.- No Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.- Yes Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.- No Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.- NoE.   QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of successful teaching techniques.

2. Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

3. Abilities

·Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.

4.Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Fine Arts in music required. Significant professional experience may act as a substitute.

5.Years of Experience

• Record of successful professional performance and teaching required.

F.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.  A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

G.   WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical musical environment.

• Mostly indoor office environment.

• Offices with noise.

• Offices with frequent interruptions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.