Instructor, Jazz Piano (4684)
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Position Details
Position Information
Working Position Title | Instructor, Jazz Piano (4684) |
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Classification Title | Instructor |
Position Number | 00004684 |
Posting Date | 03/11/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Priority Review Date | 04/01/2024 |
Business Unit Description | Faculty |
Full-Time/Part Time | Part-Time |
FTE | 0.25 to .40 |
Position Status | Temporary |
FLSA | Exempt |
Job Code | 2070 |
Union Representation | Non-Union |
Union Code | N/A |
Unit/Department | Music |
College/Unit | College of V & P A Dean |
Division | Academic Division |
Location | MB 140 |
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page | https://www.niu.edu/music/ |
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview | The School of Music at Northern Illinois University (NIU) invites applications for an instructor position in applied Jazz Piano. This will be a part-time temporary instructor position. We are seeking potential candidates to provide high-quality teaching applied lessons in Jazz Piano who fully embrace NIU’s mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education.
The School of Music is a vibrant facet of the NIU campus that prides itself on strong support of first-generation undergraduate students, providing readily available resources for faculty-directed study and research opportunities. The distinguished faculty are Fulbright Scholars, Grammy Award Winners, Chamber Music America and MacArthur Foundation Grants recipients, residents at Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, guest conductors at Avery Fisher Hall, and commercial recording artists who perform regularly at significant international and national venues. The NIU Graduate Jazz Studies Program was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the ten best in the nation. The NIU Jazz Orchestra completed in the 2023 Jack Rudin Competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
NIU is a student-centered, regional public research institution with a diverse, international student body contributing to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of the people of the region, the state, the nation, and the world. With this vision, the mission of the university is to promote excellence and engagement in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creativity, artistry, outreach, and service. NIU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2: Higher research activity and community engagement institution. The university is located approximately 65 miles from downtown Chicago and is a short drive from the vibrant western suburbs.
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Position Summary | The Jazz Piano Instructor will be responsible for teaching applied lessons in Jazz Piano at both the undergraduate level and graduate levels, engage in recruiting students and participate in Jazz Area events. Applicants will be required to provide “in person” instruction.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
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Minimum Required Qualifications |
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Additional Requirements | N/A |
Preferred Qualifications | N/A |
Physical Demands Summary | N/A |
Appointment and Compensation Details
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date | 08/16/2024 |
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Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
Percent of Staff Year | 0.75 |
Standard Hours Per Week | Hours will vary |
Salary | Part-time: Negotiated salary range based on qualifications |
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | See above |
Earn Type | Salary |
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Application Procedure | For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76857 to apply online and upload the following materials by April 1, 2024:
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Special Instructions | N/A |
Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76857 |
Is Background Check Required | Yes |
EEO Statement Summary | In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator Health Services Building Room 230 TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu 815-753-5560 |
Visa Policy | In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. |
ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. |
Safety Information |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
- Portfolio/URL
- List of at least 3 Professional References
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