Staff

Faculty full-time

Faculty part-time

Below is a listing of current job openings at the Hartt Community Division. If you are interested in applying, click here to submit an online application. You may forward your resume to harttcomm@hartford.edu (no zip files).

Staff Positions

• Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs (Full-Time)
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Faculty (full-time):

• Dance Chairperson
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• Suzuki Orchestra Director
  Duties: Responsibilities include directing five Suzuki Orchestras, teaching lessons and classes on your specific instrument of study. There are two 17-week semesters and one optional 6-week summer session. Tremendous potential exists since we are part of a large university and a collegiate conservatory. Additional Suzuki training included in salary. Performance opportunities available in the area. Qualifications: A person who loves children and displays an engaging personality. Bachelor's degree in music required. SAA registered teacher training through book 5 required. Additional training is available through the University of Hartford fromTeri Einfeldt and/or Michele George. To apply, send 3 letters of recommendation (1 from a parent, 1 from a Suzuki colleague, and 1 of your choice), a video of your teaching including string orchestra instruction, resume, cover letter, SAA Registration (SAA Registration may not be required if the candidate has familiarity with the Suzuki method and excellent rehearsal and conducting skills). Send to University of Hartford, Att: Human Resources Development, Music Skills Specialist Position, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Faculty (part-time):

• Concert Winds Director
  Concert Winds is an ensemble for middle school students and meets on Saturday mornings from 9am-11am. Concert Winds is part of Concert Ensemble, which is a full orchestra program. The students meet separately from 9am-10am as a string orchestra and a band, preparing music for their distinct instrumentations and styles. During the second hour of rehearsal, the winds merge with the strings and rehearse as a full orchestra; the saxophones receive chamber coachings in a different room at this time. This position is for the Concert Winds Director. Applicants should have significant experience in conducting and rehearsing a band, as well as familiarity with full orchestra. The Director is paid by an annual stipend for related job duties, rehearsals, concerts and any administrative details. The Director also has a student manager to help with attendance, preparing music and other responsibilities. Apply to: Mark George, Director, The Hartt School Community Division, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117, Phone 860-768-4451, ext. 0 or email harttcomm@hartford.edu.
  
  
• Our needs for faculty change frequently as we are constantly looking to increase music & dance offerings at various locations depending upon the needs of the school and the market of our surrounding area. Call if you do not see your area of expertise listed below.
• Hourly rates start at $24 per hour and vary depending upon experience and qualifications.
• Part-time faculty are eligible for tuition remission benefits of one course per semester. See the Human Resources webpage for more details at http://www.hartford.edu/hrd and click on Benefits, then Tuition Remission, and scroll to adjunct faculty for details.

First Steps in Music Teacher (part-time):

Responsibilities include: Teaching First Steps in Music classes (newborns through age five along with parents); preparing appropriate lesson plans as related to the curriculum; and some related administrative duties. There are three 10-week semesters and other summer sessions available. Immediate expectations include teaching 12 classes per week based upon enrollment; potential exists for significant growth.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in music and/or early childhood education is required. Training in the First Steps in Music program is required, although a strong candidate in early childhood music could begin teaching while simultaneously studying the curriculum; training will be provided at no cost to the employee. The successful candidate is someone who loves children and has the ability to interact appropriately with both students and parents attending the class.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience

To apply : send a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation (1 from a professional colleague, 1 from a parent, and 1 of your choice), and if available, although not required, a video of your teaching including either general music instruction or early childhood music instruction.

Send materials to: The Hartt School Community Division, University of Hartford ,
Attention: Mark George, Director, 200 Bloomfield Avenue , West Hartford , CT 06117 harttcomm@hartford.edu

Please visit http://www.hartford.edu/jobs for a list of all regular full-time and regular part-time positions currently available at the University of Hartford.

Private lesson instructors (part-time) :

• violin
• flute
• clarinet
• trumpet
• trombone
• percussion
• piano
• voice