About the Opportunity
Private Music Instructor
Reports To: Mills College at Northeastern University Arts and Writing Unit Chair
Summary of Position
As a Private Music Instructor at Mills College at Northeastern University, you will work with one or multiple students individually in teaching them repertoire or techniques on a particular instrument, in voice, or in composition. Instructors in music are active members in the music community in the Bay Area, nationally, or even worldwide. It is the responsibility of the instructor to pass on their expertise and help students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and at the beginner and expert levels achieve their musical goals for the semester.
Responsibilities
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Composition, Technology or equivalent professional experience in Music.
Broad knowledge of different musical styles including but not limited to classical western music, experimental music, jazz, pop, improvisation.
If the applicant has expertise in a specific family of music (e.g., stringed instruments, keyboard, woodwinds), they will be able to teach multiple instruments. For example, if you know clarinet, it would be helpful to also have expertise in bass clarinet, or saxophone to be able to meet the interests of many students.
About Mills College
Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College at Northeastern University serves students of all genders. The Mills experience is distinguished by interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative experimentation, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary learning opportunities which empower students to make a statement in their careers and communities. We have a strong record of academic success with underrepresented students.
Mills College at Northeastern University encourages diversity in hiring and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit www.northeastern.edu/benefits for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
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