Privacy Policy

We collect the information you choose to provide when you apply for a teaching position or otherwise contact us through this careers website, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City and state / preferred teaching location
• Teaching experience and years of experience
• Instruments taught
• Education, certifications, and current or previous employer
• Availability (days, times, and start date)
• Resume/CV, cover letter, and other application materials
• Any other information you voluntarily submit during the application process

We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as browser type, device type, and pages viewed, as described under “Cookies and Website Technologies.”

Applicant information is used for recruitment and hiring purposes, including to:

• Review and process applications
• Contact applicants about their application
• Evaluate qualifications, experience, and suitability for open positions
• Schedule interviews and teaching demonstrations
• Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and hiring process
• Maintain records of applications and comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for advertising.

Your information is shared only with people and providers who need it to support our hiring process:

• CIMS faculty, hiring managers, and administrative staff involved in recruitment
• Service providers that host our website, deliver email, store files, or process application submissions on our behalf
• References or background-check providers, where applicable and with your knowledge
• Authorities or advisors when required by law or to protect our legal rights

We never sell or rent applicant information to third parties.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect applicant information, including restricted access to application materials and secure, access-limited storage. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your information and to address any incident promptly.

We retain application materials for as long as needed to evaluate your candidacy, to consider you for future openings, and to meet our legal and recordkeeping obligations. Applications for positions that have been filled are typically retained for up to 24 months and then deleted or anonymized. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us.

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working correctly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some parts of the site may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

We rely on trusted third-party providers for website hosting, form and file handling, email communication, and basic analytics. These providers process information only as needed to provide their services to us. This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our pages; we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, to withdraw your application, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time and may need to verify your identity first.

This careers website is intended for adults seeking employment. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this site. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.