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Longy School of Music of Bard College

Cambridge, MA

Music Education Faculty in Creative Approaches to Music Education

In-Person program

Part-Time Position

Longy School of Music of Bard College prepares graduate students to make a difference in the world through their artistry. Longy students work closely with our faculty to create bold projects that challenge the status quo and give them the opportunity to explore their interests. Our curriculum prioritizes real-world experience that empowers students to build vibrant careers in music and effect change in their communities.

The Music Education Faculty in Creative Approaches to Music Education position is a unique opportunity for an educator who wants to be part of this mission. We are looking for a mentor and guide who can help students discover their identities as educators as they develop the skills, artistry, and passion needed for a multi-faceted, entrepreneurial career in music education.

Longy is seeking applications for a faculty member who has the skills needed to help students develop their interests and curiosity, passion for teaching, and embark on a career. The candidate's own career should include diverse music-making experiences and projects. The ideal candidate will guide students through an exploration of various established pedagogical methodologies (Kodály, Orff, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and Music Learning Theory), developing basic skills in classroom guitar, percussion, recorder, and barred instruments. empowering them to develop comprehensive skills in teaching music across diverse grade levels and learning environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Introduce students to established methodologies including as Kodály, Orff, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and Music Learning Theory (Gordon), encouraging critical analysis of their strengths and weaknesses in terms of cultural responsiveness, inclusion, and equity.

• Guide pre-service music educators as they develop their philosophies and understanding of culturally sustaining practices.

• Mentor students in developing lesson plans and repertoire that reflect their teaching philosophy and cater to the needs of diverse learners in line with the National Core Arts Standards

• Advocate for the integration of adaptations, modifications, accommodations, and inclusivity into every lesson, ensuring accessibility for all learners.

• Foster an understanding of routines, sequencing, pacing, assessment, and differentiation within the context of various pedagogical approaches.

• Cultivate an inclusive and diverse song repertoire, emphasizing the importance of representation and cultural sensitivity in music education.

• Promote the use of composition, critical listening, and improvisation to enrich students' musical experiences and foster creative expression.

• Demonstrate proficiency in classroom guitar, percussion, recorder, and barred instruments, and guide students in integrating these tools into their curriculum units.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years music teaching experience in a K-12 public, private or community school or organization setting.

• Ability to model and demonstrate culturally sustaining practices in the PreK-12 music classroom or performance ensemble setting.

• Ability to teach adapt instructional goals within the course based on students of various musical abilities.

• Willingness to work within a collaborative department.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and any supporting information via Longy's ADP Career portal. Applicants who do not address the specific Longy mission and vision in their cover letter will not be considered.

About Longy

Because the world needs music now more than ever, Longy has reimagined conservatory education. We are leading the seismic shift, by centering music as social change, expanding the world's understanding of what a life in music can mean. We prepare you to engage new audiences, teach anyone, anywhere - and make a difference with your music.

Longy is a degree‐granting institution that serves over 300 undergraduate and graduate students from over 35 states and 25 countries at its Conservatory campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded as Longy School of Music in 1915 by renowned oboist Georges Longy, Longy is a conservatory with a social imperative, providing for all students a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical prowess, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in society. Longy's mission is to prepare musicians to make a difference in the world.

Longy School of Music of Bard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age. Longy values the diversity of its community.