Opportunities

Description

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an Adjunct Flute teaching position in the Winds, Brass, and Percussion Department at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, commencing as soon as possible.

Candidates should be experienced in teaching students of all ages and levels (beginner to advanced) as part of the Peabody Preparatory’s growing Winds, Brass, and Percussion Department. Candidates should be comfortable teaching both private lessons and chamber music for instrumentalists of all ages. This position will also include teaching beginning group flute classes in our Baltimore City schools program.

ABOUT US:

Located in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District, the Peabody Institute was founded in 1857 as America’s first academy of music. Today, through its degree-granting Conservatory and its community-based Preparatory school of music and dance, Peabody trains musicians and dancers of every age and at every level.

The Peabody Preparatory shares space with the Peabody Conservatory in downtown Baltimore, and has three satellite branches in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, and Howard County, MD. The Preparatory has approximately 2,000 students studying all orchestral instruments, guitar, piano, voice, dance, theory, composition, early childhood music, orchestra, chamber music, and more.

Our wind, brass, and percussion faculty is comprised of highly skilled and dedicated individuals as part of a vibrant and active department committed to helping all students achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician as well as the serious student aspiring toward a career in music.

Reports to: Wind, Brass, and Percussion Department, Chair

Classification: Adjunct (up to 9.5 hours of teaching per week)
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in music and/or music education required. Master's degree or equivalent experience and training preferred.
Documented successful teaching experience required.
While department emphasis is on classical technique and repertoire, candidates with training in jazz and popular styles are welcome and encouraged.

Application Instructions

Please include a résumé and cover letter. Applications received before July 1, 2023 will be given preference, but position remains open until filled.

NOTE:

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.