Instructor, JazzFest Academy

Instructor, JazzFest Academy Department: JazzFest Location: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Project Manager, JazzFest Recruitment Type: External/Internal Requisition ID: req6399 Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty Union Position: Non-Union Work Schedule: Hours as needed Monday-Friday during Summer Session Number of Openings: 0 Job Description: SUMMARY Provides instruction in the foundation of jazz and contemporary music that supports performance, theory, technical competency, styles, and interpretation through classes, workshops, and ensembles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Develop and present curriculum that provides students with an experience in the art form that is age appropriate and challenges students to achieve at the highest level * Work with students from diverse backgrounds to educate and improve skills * Assess student's progress by grading assignments * Organize and present a culminating event that represents the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester * Collaborate with colleagues to develop and/or modify curriculum as needed to meet changing industry trends and college initiatives REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING * Degree in music, music education, and/or equivalent experience * Knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of music and jazz/contemporary music education pedagogy.

* Ability to assess and grade the progress of students * Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills * Experience in Music Software, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES * Ability to determine needs of students and identify solutions * Ability to be creative and exercise initiative * Possess working knowledge of fundamental music and jazz/contemporary music education and pedagogical practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus * Possess basic-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software * Ability to organize, work and set priorities within a general structure * Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations * Possess strong organizational and time-management skills * Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING * Bachelor's Degree or Professional Experience Equivalence * Demonstrated experience instructing or teaching others COMPETENCIES CRITICAL COMPETENCIES * Communication * Continuous Improvement * Service Focus VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES * Quality of Work * Adaptability IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES * Collaboration * Time Utilization PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS (The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) * The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment; * The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated; * Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.

However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as * papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.; * Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $42.00/ hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

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Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.