Position Information

Position Title
Music Temporary Pool

Posting Number
F125

College/Area
College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Department
Music, Theatre & Dance

Bargaining Unit
APSCUF

Position Type
Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment
Part Time

Complement Type
Temporary

Home Campus

FTE%
varies

Work Location
Home Campus

Salary
Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

If Other, please list

Appointment Start Date
Start dates will vary based on department needs

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options:

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
Paid time off.
Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit:
http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary

Duties

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Master’s degree in music discipline, education or related field
Record of performance and pedagogy experience

Music Student Teacher Supervision Position

Master’s degree in education, music discipline or related field
Music teaching experience

Ensemble Director Position

Master’s degree in music education, conducting, or related field
Experience conducting music ensembles

Music Technology Position

Master’s degree in music technology or related field, or equivalent experience in music recording technologies and/or live sound reinforcement

Preferred Qualifications:
Applied Music Instructor Position

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to teach, evaluate, and advise students
Extensive knowledge of appropriate pedagogy and literature
Additional education
Ability to teach other coursework

Music Student Teacher Supervision Position

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to teach, evaluate, and advise students
Experience working with pre-service music teachers and college students
10 years of music teaching experience

Ensemble Director Position

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to teach, evaluate, and advise students
Experience conducting college ensembles
Extensive knowledge of appropriate college ensemble repertoire

Music Technology Position

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to teach, evaluate, and advise students
Ability to teach other coursework, including applied music lessions (instrument or voice)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.

Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Supplemental Information

Background Clearances

Diversity Statement

Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (
VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination.
VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall,
ORL, 570-389-4808,
jraup@commonwealthu.edu or
titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and
VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the
VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region
III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated End Date

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance.

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach the following.

The most frequent needs of the Department include:Applied Music Instructors (private lessons and weekly studio class) and Music Student Teacher Supervisors

Anticipated needs for the 2024-2025 academic year also include: Ensemble Directors (Marching Band, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Bloomsburg campus; Orchestra, Mansfield campus) and Music Technology Instruction (Bloomsburg campus)

The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Minimum Requirements:

Applied Music Instructor Position

Application materials include a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, curriculum vita, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and
FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to
DEI by:

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and
ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The Power of Three
Bloomsburg,
Lock Haven and
Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

as needs arise between now and spring 2026

Posting Detail Information

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
05/11/2023

Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
05/11/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Quick Link
https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/975

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