Masters degree in Music or equivalent professional experience. Evidence of successful college or professional teaching experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent performing and teaching skills (piano) in the jazz idiom.

Desired Qualifications: Earned doctorate in music or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated abilities as a performer and private teacher. The proven ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from various backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.

Teaching

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging--a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university's mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The Department of Music seeks a part-time faculty member to teach applied piano lessons to music majors studying Jazz and Commercial music. Additional teaching opportunities may include Jazz Combo, Private Improvisation, and General Education courses including Jazz Appreciation, Rhythm & Rock, and Intro to Hip-Hop. The successful candidate should expect to be on campus one day per week to teach Applied Jazz Piano and Private Improvisation. Candidates interested in teaching Jazz Combo and/or General Education courses in Music should expect to be on campus two days per week. Excellence in teaching and learning conducted within a rigorous and stimulating environment is an important core value of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Music Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and part-time faculty are expected to maintain department and university standards. The successful candidate must hold a master's degree in music and demonstrate significant professional experience.

Please attach the following: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Reference List. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The position begins on August 20, 2024.

Work Location: Main campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP)

The Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). It has a strong record of teaching, publication, and service, and additional information about the university (uncp.edu) and department (uncp.edu/music) are available online.

Prior experience teaching in higher education.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable). 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 form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.