UMKC Conservatory Academy/Bridges - Teaching Assistant (Continuous Posting)

University of Missouri-Kansas City   Kansas City, MO   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
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University of Missouri-Kansas City -- Conservatory

Job Description

UMKC Conservatory Academy/Bridges complements the Conservatory's degree programs by bridging the national reputation and excellence of the Conservatory with the local musical needs of the Kansas City community. The Academy functions as a division within the Conservatory, providing non-credit preparatory performing arts education and community engagement programs for children and adults.

This is acontinuous postingintended to fill positions as needed throughout the year and does not have a specific end date. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Job Duties:
  • Teach 16/18 weeks per semester and 6-9 weeks each summer session
  • Clearly explain studio and Academy policies to students, as well as session dates and breaks.
  • Build studios through recruitment in a good-faith effort to maintain and promote the Academy.
  • Maintain contact with students on a regular basis, communicating with them regarding cancelled/rescheduled lessons, registration due dates, etc.
  • Prepare students for end of semester performance and juries
  • Submit attendance and lesson reports on a weekly basis
  • Communicate with the Coordinator concerning scheduling of rooms, needs of the studios, and condition of equipment.
Qualifications

Must have at least an undergraduate degree in music, graduate degree preferred.

Preferred at least 1 year experience teaching private lessons

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please emailumpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contactumkcfacultysearch@umkc.eduincluding the Job Identification number 48127 and name of the position.

Application Deadline

This is a continuous posting intended to fill positions as needed throughout the year and does not have a specific end date. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Other Information

Part time, non-benefit eligible hourly position.Hours vary dependent on number of participants that sign up for lessons in a specific specialization (instrument).

For more than a century, UMKC Conservatory has been a leader in creating Kansas City's cultural riches and in extending UMKC's reach nationally and internationally. Focused upon creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts, UMKC Conservatory is, at heart, a community of warm and fiercely dedicated people.

The UMKC Conservatory Academy functions as a division within the Conservatory, providing non-credit lessons and classes for children and adults of all levels and areas of study. The Academy offers private lessons in acting, dance and music (piano, voice, composition/theory, winds, brass, strings, and percussion).

For more information about the Conservatory and the Academy/Bridges, please visit ourwebpage.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.


University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City , MO