SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY - INSTRUCTOR

Summer Music Academy faculty will play an essential role in delivering a high-quality, pre-college music experience to enrolled students. Faculty will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses on a daily basis, including music fundamentals, master classes, private lessons, and coaching chamber ensembles. Faculty will serve as role models to intermediate and high school students as these students navigate their own professional and personal goals. Faculty are encouraged to actively perform during the program. July 13-26, 2025 (High School Division), and/or July 27-August 2, 2025 (Intermediate Division) for the 2025 Summer Music Academy at Ithaca College.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Teach music fundamentals class (theory, sight-singing, and history), as assigned
2. Teach daily master classes in instrument/voice area(s), as assigned
3. Coach chamber ensembles, as assigned
4. Teach private lessons, as assigned
5. Teach music electives, as assigned
6. Perform as needed
7. Attend and supervise daily activities as needed

Instructions to Apply:

Interested individuals should apply online at https://register.circuitree.com/Ithaca//HR/Application/1006?invite=sma2023 prior to completing the Ithaca College application. Questions about the online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Compensation:

$300 to $1,000 per class per week depending on workload and assignment. Compensation will be determined with the Summer Music Academy Director.

About Us
At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

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