Pool for Part-time Lecturer AY, Applied Flute Instructor
 Sonoma State University | |
 United States, California, Rohnert Park | |
| 1801 East Cotati Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Oct 25, 2024 | |
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Pool for Part-time Lecturer AY, Applied Flute Instructor Job No: 535777 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Sonoma Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Department Of Music Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty Location: Sonoma Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association Department of MUSIC Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer) Private Instructor Pool for: APPLIED FLUTE INSTRUCTOR Our Commitment Guided by our core values of diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University offers an exceptional educational experience that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. Sonoma State University is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. Sonoma State University has a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which students are actively engaged. Faculty members provide mentorship and a seep and sustained student -teacher interaction, incorporate High Impact Practices, and explore a breadth of knowledge by fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are fully committed to the rights of students, staff, and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. SSU is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The University Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, Sonoma State University is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department Voted among the Most Wired, Top Green & Best Value schools in America (Princeton Review), the Sonoma State Department of Music offers multifarious performance opportunities in instrumental, choral, jazz, and music theatre. The Department is housed in the Donald and Maureen Green Music Center, a premiere performing arts complex that includes Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall, a 1400-seat state of the art concert venue considered to be among the finest performance venues in the country, and Schroeder Recital Hall, a stunning 250-seat recital and chamber music venue. In addition, the Green Center includes an education wing comprised of rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, and conference facilities. Since Weill Hall's Grand Opening in 2012, the breath-taking acoustics of this uniquely designed space have attracted such internationally renowned solo artists such as Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, John Adams, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wynton Marsalis, and large ensembles including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Mariinsky Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the United States Marine and Navy Bands, and countless others. As the largest public institution in the nation, the CSU proudly recruits students from all corners of the diverse population of California. Sonoma State University values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and works to build equity in our community by creating an inclusive, welcome learning environment. Many of our graduates have gone on to successful careers as performers, music educators, recording artists, composers, and more. The Department offers the following degree programs:
Sonoma State University's voice faculty are renowned performers, directors, and educators in the field. SSU's Voice Program promotes a collaborative, supportive environment for individual, artistic, and technical development. The program features weekly voice lessons with renowned vocal artists and pedagogues as well as collaborative pianists who play in-lesson. Voice students regularly have the opportunity to perform in the Opera/Music Theatre mainstage production, Opera and Music Theatre Scenes, and to work with the SSU Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, Santa Rosa Symphony, Sonoma Bach, San Francisco Opera, and world-class guest artists from the Green Music Center's multi-genre performance series. SSU also provides numerous opportunities for choral performance in its Symphonic Chorus, Concert Choir, and the select SonoVoce chamber choir. Department Philosophy At Sonoma State University, developing artists cultivate their individuality in an environment that emphasizes personalized instruction. Academic music classes are typically small making faculty approachable and accessible. Music majors receive weekly private lessons by faculty who are professional performers with prominent Bay Area organizations such as the San Francisco Symphony, SF Ballet and Opera orchestra, the Santa Rosa Symphony, The American Bach Soloists, The Philharmonia Orchestra, and numerous other Bay Area professional orchestras. The Department houses a number of large and small ensembles, thus providing students a wide variety of performance experiences. Department Curriculum The core curriculum for music majors is a rigorous program that provides a thorough foundation in such essential skills as keyboard facility, theoretical understanding, aural perception, and analysis of a wide range of music literature. All majors gain experience with both the intuitive and the intellectual processes of the art. The curriculum is designed to place the specialized study of music in the setting of a liberal arts education and to serve as a firm basis for careers in a wide variety of professions in music and those related to music. Private voice/instrument lessons are required of all music majors. All students attend a weekly repertoire class. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department's Web page at: www.music.sonoma.edu Duties of the Position Primary duties involve teaching private lessons to students in the Bachelor of Music (BM) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) Music degree programs. Potential for coaching ensembles and teaching other courses, as designated by the Department. We seek candidates who are dynamic educators who are willing to participate in department performances and events, actively involved in recruitment activities, and committed to building and maintaining a private instruction studio. Professional Qualifications Candidates for activity courses and private instruction must have college-level education in music and/or extensive professional performing and teaching experience. Master's degree not required, but preferred. Rank and Salary Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Please submit:
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Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Contact Information Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Department Chair Andy Collinsworth Department Chair Email: racworth@sonoma.edu Department Chair Phone (707) 664-4154 Please refer to this number on app correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Application Close: Open Until Filled To apply, visit https://employment.sonoma.edu/en-us/job/535777/pool-for-parttime-lecturer-ay-applied-flute-instructor jeid-4b57958bdec83b419384386cc92b49b4 | |