Adjunct Faculty - Music (Specific Positions)

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Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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SUMMARY:

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

We are looking to fill the Adjunct positions listed below:

• Adjunct Instructor of Voice
• Adjunct Instructor of String Methods
• Adjunct Instructor of Trombone/Euphonium
• Adjunct Instructor of Mariachi

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s degree in Music
• Experience: 1 or more years of collegiate teaching experience.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: n/a
• Physical Requirements: n/a
• Other Requirements: n/a

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Musical Arts, PhD in Music Education or related degree/field.
• Special consideration will be granted to candidates who hold a degree in trombone or euphonium performance, vocal performance, or music education with an foundation in string methods/pedagogy.
• Special consideration will be granted to candidates who have successful experience with mariachi ensembles.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

N/A