Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Instrument Repair Curriculum Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and organizing a comprehensive brass and woodwind instrument repair certificate program curriculum in alignment with industry standards and institutional guidelines. This position works collaboratively with faculty, administration, and industry partners to ensure the curriculum prepares students for roles in instrument repair technician entry-level positions and certification/licensure as applicable.
This is a temporary, part-time position. Curriculum design will entail the creation of 10 courses for the program.
Compensation: $400 for each course created.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Music, or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of bench experience in wind instrument repair
Demonstrated knowledge of instrument repair practices, standards, and technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in curriculum development or instructional design
NAPBIRT professional membership
Prior teaching or training experience in an instrument repair or apprentice program
Other Information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop a complete brass and woodwind repair curriculum, including course outlines, syllabi, and learning objectives
Provide recommendations for student-provided course materials, including but not limited to required textbooks, tools, and related supplies
Identify required College-provided equipment, supplies, and learning resources to support program delivery
Align curriculum with industry standards and other relevant regulatory, credentialing, and workplace safety requirements
Collaborate with college leadership and subject matter experts to ensure program relevance and quality
Incorporate best practices in teaching and learning, including competency-based education and assessment strategies
Develop student learning outcomes and evaluation methods to measure program effectiveness
Assist in the preparation of documentation for program approval and accreditation processes
Recommend sequencing of courses and program timelines
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as applicable
Participate in meetings and provide progress updates throughout the development process
Special Instructions to Applicants Physical Requirements
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. The physical activity of this position.
A. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
B. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
C. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
D. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
2. The physical requirements of this position.
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.
None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)
Close Date 06/14/2026 Quicklink https://swmich.peopleadmin.com/postings/5302
