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Location:
Omaha, NE United States
Posting Date:
2025-05-14
Description:
Omaha Conservatory of Music is seeking Artist-Faculty, part-time and full-time, to join our team of expert educators! We’re looking for musicians who are not only skilled performers and teachers but also innovative, collaborative, and deeply invested in student growth.
Artist-Faculty work with a wide range of students, from young beginners (ages 3–8) to advanced learners in private and group settings. This role is approximately 80% teaching and 20% administrative and collaborative work.
While we’re hiring a variety of educators, we are most interested in hiring in the following instruments:
- Cello
- Violin
- Piano
- Voice
- General Music Educator (Part-Time)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on teaching and administrative workload
- Pro-rated PTO
- Health and retirement benefits are available
- Professional development reimbursement
- Discounts on OCoM programs for employees and immediate family
These positions are aligned with the academic year (mid-August to mid-June), with pay distributed over 12 months. Additional summer teaching opportunities may be available.
To Apply
Submit the following materials to [email protected]:
- Letter of interest
- Resume or CV
- One-page teaching philosophy
- Three professional references
Applications may be reviewed until the position is filled. Finalists will be invited to complete a teaching demonstration and performance. Omaha Conservatory of Music is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Duties:
Provide expert instruction in individual and group settings
Create engaging lesson plans using current pedagogical strategies
Communicate regularly with students, families, and staff
Manage studio operations, including scheduling, recitals, and student support
Collaborate with department chairs and programming staff
Attend faculty meetings and participate in departmental initiatives
Qualifications:
Minimum:
-Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Performance (required)
-Two years of teaching experience, including group/class instruction
-Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred:
Experience teaching young children (ages 3–6)
Suzuki training through Book 4
Fluency in Spanish
Familiarity with diverse musical styles and repertoire
Salary:
Compensation is determined by the number of instructional and administrative units assigned. While salary is paid over a 12-month period, it reflects work performed during the academic year (August through mid-June).Part-Time Artist-Faculty (5–14 units per week): Estimated annual salary ranges from $7,000 to $25,000, depending on assigned unit load and unit rate. Full-Time Artist-Faculty:(15-20 units per week). Estimated annual salary ranges from $25,000 to $40,000, depending on assigned unit load and unit rate.
Contact:
Neidy Hess, grants and communications manager, [email protected]
omahacm.org
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