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Applied Music Instructor (Cello)

Employer
Colby College
Location
Waterville, Maine

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Faculty Jobs
Arts & Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts
Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

The Music Department of Colby College invites applications for an Applied Music Instructor in cello (one year, part-time, renewable). The successful candidate will have experience in playing and teaching cello. Principal duties will include teaching applied cello lessons and performing as Principal Cellist with the Colby Symphony Orchestra (attendance is required at weekly orchestra rehearsals.) The person occupying the position will also be expected to be actively involved in the music department’s efforts to attract qualified student musicians to the College.  The review process will begin August, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Candidates should send, via e-mail, a resume that outlines their academic and performance history and any relevant studio teaching experience, examples of recent concert programs, links to audio or video recorded performances, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter to:

Lily Funahashi

ylfunaha@colby.edu

 

Department of Music

Colby College

8856 Mayflower Hill

Waterville, ME 04901-8856

 

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities.  Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.

For more information about the College, please visit our website: colby.edu.

Organization

Working at Colby College 

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 57 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.


Under the leadership of its new president, David A. Greene, Colby is building on this strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes plans for creating innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics.

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