About the College-Conservatory of Music

The University of Cincinnati's nationally ranked and internationally renowned College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a preeminent institution for the performing and media arts. The school’s educational roots date back to 1867, and a solid, visionary instruction has been at its core since that time.

Declared "one of this country's leading conservatories" by the New York Times, CCM offers nearly 120 possible majors, along with a variety of pre-collegiate and post-graduate programs and workshops. The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world stage.

At CCM, tomorrow’s arts luminaries work with today’s industry leaders. More than 150 internationally recognized faculty members work with students from around the world. With a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, CCM students receive personalized mentorship from professors who guide their individual scholarly, creative, musical, performing and teaching growth.

CCM provides students with professionally-oriented immersive experiences in order to prepare them to enter directly into performing and media arts careers. As the largest single source of performing arts events in Ohio, CCM presents nearly 1,000 major public performances each year. Students are involved in each step of the process from planning to performing, both on stage and behind-the-scenes.

CCM's dynamic and influential alumni network includes over 14,500 artists, teachers, entrepreneurs, researchers, leaders and professionals who are active in the arts on a global scale.

CCM is an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and a member of the University/ Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA). The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Learn more by visiting https://ccm.uc.edu

About the Department

The Preparatory Division (CCM Prep) offers a wide variety of programs in music, dance and theatre arts for people of all ages and abilities — including classes for adults, young children, teens and pre-professional students preparing for a future in the performing arts.

Job Overview

CCM Prep is accepting applications for term adjunct (part-time) faculty. The selected candidates for this position will provide instruction to non-matriculated students in CCM Prep. This could include private lessons or group classes in Dance, Theatre, or Music. The incumbent will act as an integral part of the creative team for multiple programs both in schools and in the community.

Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.

Minimum Requirements

• Appropriate academic degree related to department specifications and prior academic experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by peer reviews and publications.

Required Education

Master’s degree with no experience -OR- a bachelor's degree with 4 years experience –OR- no degree with 8 years experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Demonstrated success in teaching/training/coaching in educational or creative teaching capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple music and/or theatre arts and/or dance.
• Proven experience working with diverse populations.
• Creative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Prior success in collaborative environments.