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Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Trumpet

Position Number:

999972

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

The Department of Music at Hofstra University invites applications for an adjunct faculty member in trumpet performance. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be teaching trumpet lessons; a semester of lessons is comprised of ten, one-hour lessons within the 14-week semester. The successful candidate will also adjudicate juries and recitals and participate in auditions and recruitment activities for prospective students.
Additional opportunities may include coaching chamber music, performances, faculty recitals, workshops, and community outreach.

Qualifications:

Applicants are expected to have:

• Master’s Degree in Music in Trumpet Performance or Music Education.
• Significant experience teaching musicians of varied ages and abilities.
• Significant performance experience.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Special Instructions:

Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following:

• Cover letter (including commentary on how you have contributed or plan to contribute to a diverse learning community).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Links to 2 – 4 video recordings of performances and/or teaching examples (optional).

After initial review, candidates who are selected to proceed to the next stage will be asked to provide 3 letters of recommendation.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

11/05/2024

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

Can range from $1,417 to $2,078 per student depending on lesson count, coaching session count, and recital length