Adjunct Music Preparatory School Percussion Instructor

Carnegie Mellon University: College of Fine Arts: Music

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Open Date

Aug 07, 2025

Description

The Carnegie Mellon University School of Music's Music Preparatory School is seeking an adjunct instructor of percussion.

The Music Preparatory School is a dynamic pre-college program where professional musicians and educators inspire and train talented young musicians from across the Pittsburgh region. Serving students ages 4 to 18, the program is rooted in the belief that comprehensive, high-quality music education can transform lives and foster lifelong artistic growth. The curriculum pairs individualized instruction in piano, strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass), guitar, voice, and percussion with a broad spectrum of group classes, including Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Musicianship, Theory and Composition, and Jazz & Improvisation. The Preparatory School is an integral part of the Carnegie Mellon School of Music, offering aspiring young artists a strong foundation in both technical proficiency and creative expression.

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Percussion Performance and demonstrated experience teaching children.

Application Instructions

Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least 3 references.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.