Job Area: Woodwinds
Job Title: Adjunct Instructor of Oboe
Rank: Adjunct Instructor
Part time position for an Oboe instructor beginning August, 2025. Primary duties include teaching weekly Oboe lessons to both majors and non-majors, as well as coaching ensemble(s) or teaching reed making, as needed. There are opportunities on campus for recitals and other public performances. Every other Spring semester (the next being Spring 2026), there is also the possibility of teaching the Oboe portion of our Woodwind Methods sequence for Music Education majors.
Qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent professional teaching experience strongly preferred. Candidate must demonstrate evidence of successful teaching and the ability to be a congenial colleague.
Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining students is highly desired.
Start Date: August 20, 2025
Application Deadline: Screening will begin immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected, with preference given to applications received before August 1, 2025.
What to send: Interested applicants should upload the following
documents (PDF format preferred):
1) Letter of interest
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names and contact information for three references.
4) Links to recent audio and/or video performances should be included in the application.
The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, and applicants are encouraged to state in their cover letter how they will enhance the diversity of offerings and educational experiences if hired.
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