String Project Master Teacher

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title String Project Master Teacher Requisition Number H00628P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week flexible, around 5 Months per year 8 Alternate work schedule

MW 4:30-6:30 pm

meetings W 6:30-7:00

Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $30.00 dollars FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

The Master Teacher will:

• Oversee the continuing development of the Project.
• Along with the Project Director supervise the WSU String Music Education majors who teach in the Project, and provide teaching modeling and mentorship to these teachers.
• Model teaching strategies for the student teachers.
• Coordinate, with the student teachers, the final semester concert in December and again in April.
• Provide feedback on lesson plans written and implemented by the student teachers.
• Observe student teachers and provide feedback on teaching effectiveness.
• Work with the Project Director and the student teachers to effectively plan and implement recruiting efforts.
• Approve music choices for the Philharmonic and Ogden Youth Orchestra, which are conducted by the Master Teacher and qualified student conductors.

Required Qualifications

The Master Teacher must hold a degree in Instrumental Music Education and be a string specialist.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in preparatory programs at University level required. Some experience in Piano playing or teaching. MMus preferred. Violinist, Cellist, Public School Teacher with Music Education Degree.

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/11/2026 Review Date 08/13/2026 Job Close Date 09/11/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/7735 Notes to Applicant

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Philosophy Statement

Optional Documents