Artist Associate

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

Willamette University seeks a pool of qualified music lesson instructors in the areas of trumpet, percussion, piano, and voice. Duties include weekly private instruction plus opportunities to coach small ensembles in area(s) of expertise, coordinate large ensemble sectionals, teach academic music courses as needed and according to background, as well as collaborate professionally with faculty and students in departmental musical offerings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide up to 15 hours of lessons or other assignments per week, for a 14-week semester for a maximum 210 hours per semester.

• Other remunerated hourly assignments, offered based on departmental need and in consultation with the Department Chair, may include recital and performance juries, assisting with auditions, chamber music and jazz combo coaching, ensemble conducting, and other collaborative performance opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Outstanding and active performer with evidence of successful teaching experience and a strong desire to motivate and see students succeed.

• Preferred: Advanced degree in Music.

Typical Work Schedule: Lessons take place Monday through Friday based on student/instructor availability.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Typical work is performed indoors in a normal office environment.

Salary: $62.43/hour

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications

• Current resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

​Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.