POOL - Midwestern Music Camps: Camp Instructors


Position Overview

This position works with direction from the Camp Director to create and teach curriculum for the Midwestern Music Camps. This position will require expertise in a specific area of music, including but not limited to: performance, conducting, music education, music theory, music history, specific music styles, or other knowledge and skills as required.

Positions will provide temporary assistance in a variety of areas to include student instruction. Work may include, but is not limited to project or program assistance, and small ensemble direction.

Job Description

50% - Instruct masterclasses
45% - Coach Sectional/Chamber Ensemble
5% - Other (individual coaching, large ensemble rehearsal assistance)

Required Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Music OR comparable music teaching experience, as evidenced in application materials
  2. One year experience teaching music to students either in a classroom setting OR in private music lessons

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Master’s degree OR post-graduate study
  2. One year experience as a graduate teaching assistant in the KU School of Music or experience working with KU School of Music faculty

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
  • Positions are limited. For additional information on openings in specific areas, please contact Sharon Tolouse.
Review of applications begins on April 10, 2024 and will continue as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.

Contact Information to Applicants

Sharon Toulouse
stoulouse@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 - $40.00 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Schedule

Middle School and High School Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Organ Camps, June 9-20, 2024

Application Review Begins

Wednesday April 10, 2024

Anticipated Start Date

Friday June 7, 2024

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  27258BR
  • Department:  Midwestern Camps
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Assignment:  On-Site
  • Reg/Temp:  Temporary
  • Employee Class:  U-Unclassified Professional Staff
  • Review Begins:  10-Apr-2024

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