Adjunct Faculty, Music: Latin Jazz Ensemble Director - FA26

Adjunct Faculty, Music: Latin Jazz Ensemble Director - FA26

College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members for position of Music: Latin Jazz Ensemble Director.

COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends.

We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

College of DuPage is seeking a director for the newly-forming Latin Jazz Ensemble. This community/student ensemble will rehearse on Tuesday evenings and joins a vibrant program of jazz ensembles and combos at COD.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program and rehearse music for the Latin Jazz Ensemble. Prepare the ensemble for 1 to 2 performances each semester. Seek additional opportunities for the ensemble to perform in the community and on campus.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's Degree in the field and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience required.
• Broad knowledge of Latin jazz idioms and styles and command of relevant repertoire.
• Experience directing and/or performing with a jazz ensemble focused on Latin jazz music.
• Evidence of successful work with students and community musicians.

Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching preferred. Access to personal technology, home computer with appropriate ability to teach online required.

These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments.

A pre-employment background check at the Colleges' expense is required.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/3002?c=cod