Adjunct in Instrumental Music-Strings Methods
Adjunct in Instrumental Music-Strings Methods
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EMPLOYMENT TERMS: One term adjunct position renewable as needed
PRIMARY DUTY:The Department of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applicants who can teach strings methods as part of a Bachelor of Music Education/instrumental degree.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide strings methods class specific to the needs of the department and the instrumental discipline of the candidate.
- Perform other duties as assigned related to applied lessons
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:
Education: Earned Masters degree in music with at least 18 hours of preparation appropriate to the area of applied lessons.
Certification/License: Drivers license
Experience: Evidence of successful music instruction with strings
Skills: Skills and experience in the appropriate discipline of instrumental musicWORKING CONDITIONS:This position will provide applied lessons in the studios on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville Missouri. The instructor will teach in an academic environment with collaborative teambased faculty and have access to webbased platforms for providing any digital content necessary along with Northwest email.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom/applied studio functions and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds
COMMUNITY:Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville Missouri a community of 12000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph Missouri 90 miles north of Kansas City Missouri and 110 miles southeast of Omaha Nebraska. For more information visit the citys website at.
UNIVERSITY:With an enrollment of about 10000 students Northwest is a coeducational primarily residential fouryear university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as itsNorthwestKansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and throughNorthwest Online.
Founded in 1905 andranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest Northwestplaces a high emphasis on professionbased learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study including theHorace Mann Laboratory SchoolNational Public Radio affiliate KXCV theR.T. Wright FarmMozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area andKnacktive a studentdriven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest according to themost recent data.
Furthermore its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations andtextbooks and a laptop are included in tuition which isamong the lowest in the nation saving students an estimated $6800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1200 student employment positions allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment the Missouri Arboretum the Northwest campus was named one of the 50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.
For more information about Northwest and its performance visit.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 25 2025
TO APPLY:Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials below in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources ator email for more information.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:A letter of application resume or curriculum vita copies of all transcripts and the contact information of two references.
Employment Type
Temp
