Individual Lessons Instructor - 2025/26 AY Instructor Pool

Provide individual lessons on your primary instrument. Participate in faculty performances. Recruit and promote the college, music program, and Performing Arts department. Prepare music-major students for eventual transfer to four-year University. Communicate with students in a timely manner including setting a teaching schedule, documenting lessons, and assessing student progress each term. Prepare students for individual lesson juries at the end of each term.

Required Qualifications:

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Master’s degree in music, performance, pedagogy, accompanying, music education (M.M., M.Mus, M.Mus.Ed, or MA) is required. Extensive experience and recommendations may be considered in lieu of the master’s degree. Knowledge of age appropriate instrumental technique and pedagogy is required. Must have experience as a performer. Must have working proficiency on the piano.

Provisional: Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided to the college.

Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Requires arm, hand and finger dexterity to operate an instrument. Requires sufficient hearing and well-developed speaking ability to communicate with staff and students. Requires visual acuity to read words, music and numbers. Requires sufficient aural and visual proficiency to identify, assess, diagnose, and correct playing problems in lessons and performance.

Work is performed in a classroom, teaching studio, or office setting with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards. Considerable time is spent working at a piano.

Essential Duties:

• Instruct students individually in lessons using music from across the solo repertoire and appropriate for the student�s current level and needs.
  

• Meet periodically with the program chair to discuss music program needs.
  

• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.
  

• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
  

• Assess student abilities based on assessment of initial ability level and progress to their overall goal.
  

• Maintain awareness of audition requirements for music majors in music education and performance proficiency based examination upon graduation and/or transfer.
  

• Recruit and promote the LBCC music program on campus and in the community.
  

• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
  

• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
  

• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
  

Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  

• Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.
  

• Cover Letter
  

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Click here for a list of agencies who perform this service.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Resources and Tips for Applicants:* View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Proposed Start Date: Full-time or Part-time Part-time Number of hours/week: Varies Work Schedule: Irregular Posting Date: 07/25/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Notes to Applicants:

Collective Bargaining Unit Information:

This position is represented by the

Part-time Faculty Association.* To read the current Part-time Faculty Association Agreement, please click here.

Salary and Compensation Information:

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale, with steps being “rolled†once per term, if eligible.* View the 25/26 Academic Year Part-Time Salary Schedule at this link.

+ Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.

+ Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.

Additionally, please note:* As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.

• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
  
• Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies.
  
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
  
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security�s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.
  

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Salary Grade Not Applicable Salary/Rate

Compensation is dependent upon experience. Please email mulateo@linnbenton.edu for more information.