Teacher of Alexander Technique Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Teacher of Alexander Technique 6

RC Cambridge, MA Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$58.3K – $92.7K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Experience working with students Body mechanics Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description Alexander Technique Instructor Longy School of Music of Bard College prepares graduate and undergraduate students to make a difference in the world through their artistry. Longy students work closely with our faculty to create bold projects that challenge the status quo and give them the opportunity to explore their interests. Our curriculum prioritizes real-world experience that empowers students to build vibrant careers in music and effect change in their communities. The Longy School of Music of Bard College is seeking applications to fill a part-time faculty position in Alexander Technique. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience teaching the Alexander Technique, particularly in the context of performing arts training. This faculty member will work with students across disciplines—including instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers—to support healthy posture, movement, breath, and body awareness in performance. The course meets once a week of an hour and a half. Job Responsibilities Teach a course in the Alexander Technique for 6-14 students a semester Design and implement a curriculum that supports students’ physical well-being, performance sustainability, and body-mind coordination Provide mentorship and support to students navigating performance-related physical tension, pain, or injury Work with department chair to create challenging courses tailored to the needs of Longy students Create and distribute well-organized, thoughtful syllabi for all courses As appropriate, incorporate elements of the Longy mission into course delivery Evaluate and grade the performance of your classroom students, according to the grading standards of the Longy Conservatory Provide ongoing assessment of student progress and development and take steps to accommodate the needs of students with individual learning styles Participate in large school events including new student orientation, commencement, full faculty meetings, and departmental meetings as needed Enthusiastically take steps to raise the profile of the Longy conservatory Qualifications Certification from a recognized Alexander Technique training program (e.g., AmSAT, STAT, or equivalent). Demonstrated experience teaching the Alexander Technique, preferably within a conservatory or performing arts setting. Strong understanding of performance-related body mechanics and musicians’ physical challenges. Ability to work with students from a variety of musical and performance backgrounds. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. To Apply Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume or curriculum vitae through Longy’s ADP career portal. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. About Longy Longy School of Music of Bard College is at the forefront of graduate music education. Founded as an alternative to traditional conservatories, Longy continues to offer new and different perspectives on how to prepare modern musicians. Longy has made a name for itself by focusing on the social imperative: musicians, like all artists, must play a critical role in creating vibrant communities. This is achieved through signature programs that prepare students for the challenges of being a modern musician. Longy was founded as Longy School of Music in 1915 by renowned oboist Georges Longy, and it continues to be a conservatory with a social imperative and a diverse student body. It is a degree‐granting institution serving over 200 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 35 states and 25 countries. The school provides all students with access to distinguished faculty who promote a profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourage the growth of imagination, and foster inquiry into the role of music and the musician in society. Longy’s mission is to prepare musicians to make a difference in the world. Longy School of Music of Bard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age. Longy values the diversity of its community.