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Pro Tempore Instructor of Music, Performance - OpenPool Department: School of Music and Dance Rank: Instructor Annual Basis: 9 Month Review of Applications Begins Applications will be reviewed as needs arise Special Instructions to Applicants Current resume/curriculum vitae outlining your skills and desiredteaching area. You will also be asked to submit the names and contact informationfor three professional references. Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. This pool will remain active through December 31, 2026. Department Summary The Department of Music Performance is housed within the School ofMusic and Dance (SOMD). The school has an enrollment of more than800 music and dance majors and minors, a faculty and staff of 85,and approximately 70 graduate employees. A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered, from the baccalaureate through the doctorate, including programs in dance, music performance, collaborative piano, music education,composition, theory, musicology, jazz studies, piano and stringpedagogy, conducting, music technology, and music with a liberalarts emphasis. The school is known for being the only comprehensive school ofmusic and dance in the state of Oregon. It is also home to the internationally recognized Oregon Bach Festival and ChamberMusic@Beall performance series. SOMD hosts a World Music Series, Music Today, Musicking Conference,Summer Camp for Computer Music, and Jazz Camps. The comprehensivenature of the school's curriculum, program, and outreach issupported by a commitment to diversity in the recruitment ofstudents, faculty, and staff. Position Summary The School of Music and Dance invites applications for Pro TemInstructor positions in music performance. The pool is forpart-time, temporary, limited-duration teaching appointments not toexceed one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up tothree years. We seek performers and creative scholars who bring an ability totranslate practice into the learning environment by teachingapplied lessons and studio classes, coaching, conducting ensembles,preparing students for recitals and juries, and/or teachingestablished courses, We have a particular interest in applicants whose teaching andcreative activity align with one or more of the following performance-related areas: brass, conducting, jazz studies,keyboard, piano and string pedagogy, percussion, popular music,strings, voice/choral and opera, and woodwinds. Minimum Requirements Master's degree in music or related field. Significantprofessional experience can substitute for a degree. University-level teaching experience. Professional Competencies Must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance,retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information aboutbenefits, visit ourwebsite. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institutioncommitted to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualifiedindividuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of anyprotected status, including veteran and disability status. TheUniversity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations toapplicants and employees with disabilities. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions),age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (includingfamily medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and statelaw), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use ofleave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activitiesand employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicablelaws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity andAccess. Contact information, related policies, and complaintprocedures are listedhere. In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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