Job Details

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music seeks a part-time professor in our Professional Development Department to teach PDV 432 Teaching Artistry beginning in the 2025-2026 Academic Year. PDV 434 is a 2-credit, full-semester module course and will run from September 2, 2025 through December 15, 2025, and January 26, 2026 through March 14, 2026.

PDV 432: 28 load hours / 16 weeks (Fall semester)

PDV 432: 28 load hours / 16 weeks (Spring semester)

Rate of Pay for 2025-2026 Academic Year: $148.51/hr

This course will be taught in person. No aspect of the course will be taught online or in a hybrid format.

PDV 432 Teaching Artistry introduces and deepens concepts of music education from the Teaching Artist's vantage point. It currently covers the following topics:

• Overview of basic pedagogical practice for music education
• Trauma informed teaching practices
• Overview of musical teaching philosophies (e.g. Orff, Kodaly, Suzuki, Dalcroze, etc.)
• In-depth classroom management strategies
• Bias and anti-racist education
• Nuanced understanding of the educational needs across age groups and learning modalities
• Career opportunities in pedagogy (visiting school systems, teaching artist positions, etc.)
• Practical applications of teaching through in-class practicum or shadowing experience
• Understanding of current trends and best practices in music pedagogy
• Community engagement practices and opportunities
• Accreditation process

This course is eligible for revision due to the ongoing evolution of the industry and the instructor's subject-matter expertise, which together create an opportunity to ensure the course content remains relevant and continues to develop meaningfully over time.

The Professional Development Department upholds the following Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify career-related resources, terminology, and concepts to employ in a professional setting.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor in both physical and digital settings.
• Learn business and personal skills to build and strengthen their careers.
• Develop lifelong habits that support mental and physical health.
• Adapt to a changing job market by drawing on a diverse skill set.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (music or education strongly preferred)
• Professional experience and deep knowledge within the music pedagogy
• Clear understanding of skill sets necessary for careers within music teaching today
• Knowledge of best practices in inclusive pedagogy practice and excellence in teaching
• Based in The Bay Area/able to travel to San Francisco for in-person instruction
• Strong communication skills and engaging classroom leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate teaching experience
• Experience with Google Suite including Google Classroom
• Knowledge of multiple career paths within different musical genres and understanding of the unique challenges inherent in crafting a career within each one
• Professional experience as a musician and/or educator