Job description
Studio Teacher
Online Master of Music in Music Education
Status: Part-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Teacher Education
Supervises: N/A
Location: Online only
Longy prepares music educators to make a difference in the world. Students earning the one-year online Master of Music in Music Education (MM/ME) work closely with our faculty to become the music educators of the future. The program is uniquely designed to integrate practices of social change in the music classroom. Graduates of this program will be prepared to amplify the voices of students from all backgrounds, create and make music from diverse cultures, and approach music teaching from a holistic and equity-based perspective. In this global, online, often asynchronous program, candidates are also encouraged to pursue their own artistry and have the option to take private, online lessons with a Studio Teacher, either in their primary or secondary instrument. With students located in Asia, instruction will take place online at mutually convenient times.
The Studio Teacher position is a unique opportunity for an educator who wants to be part of this mission. We are looking for a mentor and guide who can help students discover their artistic identities as they develop the skills, artistry, and passion needed to prepare the next generation of music students.
Longy is seeking a Studio Teacher who is a leader and a coach, who sees the potential in every student. Candidates should have the skills needed to help students develop their interests and curiosity and embark on a career as a music educator. The candidate’s own career should include diverse music-making experiences and projects, as well as a deep understanding of music education in primary and secondary schools. A familiarity with Asian school systems is preferable.
Longy is currently hiring for the following instrumentation:
- Piano
- Voice
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Oboe
- Bassoon
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
- Trumpet
- French Horn
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Percussion
- Guitar
- Conducting
Job Responsibilities
- Provide 12, hour-long online lessons (approximately one per month) to students pursuing the Online MM/ME and provide professional feedback.
- Foster an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging in every student interaction, so that every student has equitable access and treatment.
- Creatively incorporate the Longy mission into lessons: "to prepare musicians to make a difference in the world”
- Offer feedback and support appropriate to students' future aspirations.
- Take steps to raise the profile of the Longy School and its teacher education programs
- Must be available to teach to students located in Asia whose primary language may not be English
Qualifications
A qualified candidate must possess an outstanding record as a teacher and performer and must have followed a multi-faceted career path. A degree in music or demonstrated equivalent is required. All employees of Longy must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter through Longy's career portal. Applicants who do not address the specific Longy mission and vision in their cover letter will not be considered.
About Longy
Longy School of Music of Bard College is at the forefront of graduate music education. Founded to offer an alternative to traditional conservatories, Longy continues to bring new and different perspectives on how to train and prepare modern musicians. Longy has made a name for itself by focusing on the social imperative: musicians, like all artists, must play a critical role in creating vibrant communities. This is carried out in signature programs to prepare students for the challenges of the musician of the 21st century.
Longy is a degree‐granting institution that serves over 450 undergraduate and graduate students from over 35 states and 25 countries at its Conservatory campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded as Longy School of Music in 1915 by renowned oboist Georges Longy, Longy is a conservatory with a social imperative, providing for all students a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical prowess, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in society. Longy’s mission is to prepare musicians to make a difference in the world.
Longy School of Music of Bard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age. Longy values the diversity of its community.
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