LOCATION
Florida, USA
INSTITUTION
University of South Florida
POSITION/RANK
Instructor - Music Training
GENERAL INFO

Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
College/Division: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Temporary position

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will be assisting in a research study by teaching music appreciation classes to older adults. The instructor would be responsible for teaching several classes by following a prescribed research protocol. The music trainers are required to note participation and compliance in training activities as well as evaluate learning throughout the program.

DUTIES:
> Instructs music appreciation classes for older adults following a standardized research protocol.
> Maintains positive relationships and dialogue with enrolled adults in the research study.
> Maintains data and records on participant progress and achievement; Administers pre- and post-evaluations to participants.
> Conducts participant recruitment according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.
> Attends weekly laboratory meetings.
> Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in music or a related field OR a bachelor's degree in any field with at least one year of music training or music teaching experience OR any combination of education and music teaching experience for a total of 5 years.

PREFERRED:
Research experience or experience teaching music to older adult learners.

SALARY
$15.00-$25.00 per hour/up to 30 hours per week
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

See original job posting and apply online at: https://gems.fastmail.usf.edu:4440/psp/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=25038&PostingSeq=2

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Your cover letter and resume, plus any other requested material, must be in one attachment. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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SMT Jacksonville 2024

The Society for Music Theory celebrates its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, November 7–10, 2024.

ABOUT JACKSONVILLE

Visit Jacksonville built a microsite for our attendees to use. Visit the site to learn more about Jacksonville, including where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Information about the conference can be found on the SMT website

Hotel Reservations 

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel (225 E Coastline Drive) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The rates are $169/night for single and double occupancy; $194/night for triple occupancy; $219/night for quadruple occupancy; and $169 for student quadruple occupancy (limited rooms available). Hotel reservations for non-students may be made online.  SMT student members should have received an email with a code to reserve at the student rate; please email Jennifer Diaz at smt@societymusictheory.org if you did not receive the email. 

Using the conference room block at this hotel helps us meet our contractual obligations and keeps you close to all conference activities.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is open and available on our website. The rates are as follows:

Rate Category Early (6/01–9/27/2024) Regular (9/28–11/1/2024)
Student or low-income $70.00 $95.00
Emeritus/Retired $100.00 $135.00
Standard $130.00 $175.00
Student Helpers

We are in need of student volunteers to assist during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration fee waiver in exchange for 6.5 hours of service. The deadline to apply is September 6

Hotel Accessibility

Every effort will be made to meet the unique requirements of all attendees. For specific needs or questions please contact Jennifer Diaz, Executive Director, at smt@societymusictheory.org.  

Sponsorships

The Society provides several sponsorship opportunities for organizations at our Annual Meeting. 

Exhibits 

The deadline to reserve an exhibit booth is September 6

Program Guide Advertisements 

The final deadline to reserve a program guide ad is September 6