On-Call, Music Ensemble Sectionals Instructor

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$135/hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

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A.   POSITION PURPOSE

Instruct performing arts students in musical ensemble sectional rehearsals.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide instruction and ensemble coordination for music ensemble sectional rehearsals, as assigned by ensemble director.

2. Fulfill other instructional, academic, or performance duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

3. 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. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.

E.   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

• Masters degree, or equivalent professional experience/training required.

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 rehearsal spaces, with noise levels appropriate for music rehearsal.

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.

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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. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu.