Westminster Conservatory, the community music school of Rider University, seeks part-time teaching positions for the 2024-2025 academic year in the following areas:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in the area of instruction. Must have demonstrated experience teaching and/or working with children from ages 6 through high school in order to be considered. As a part-time teaching position, candidates must be willing to offer teaching hours within the following time frames (weekdays from 3:30 pm on and/or Saturday from 9am – 4pm). Candidates will be asked to offer in-person instruction on the main campus in Princeton, NJ and/or at an extension site. Remote teaching is optional.
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Strong pedagogical background in their area of instruction, extensive knowledge of teaching methods, supplementary repertoire, and methodology for developing necessary technical skills. Prefer candidates with experience as performers (solo, chamber, ensemble) and with chamber music (coaching, performance).

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