Adjunct Faculty for Music Department

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 31,913 - 45,452; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub (discount perks)

Free Parking

Staff discounted lunches

10% off coupon at university bookstore

Tuition Remission

Contribution Retirement Plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

A private not-for-profit university in California is seeking adjunct faculty for the Music Program. The role involves delivering instruction, preparing syllabi, and evaluating student performance. Candidates must hold a master's or terminal degree and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse backgrounds. Benefits include tuition remission and discounts on campus services. The hiring salary for adjunct professors is $28.08 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's or terminal degree or equivalent experience in the field.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in accordance with the Music Program.
• Prepare syllabus and teach curriculum.
• Evaluate student mastery and assign final grades.

Skills

Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds

Education

Master’s or terminal degree in the field

Job description

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of adjunct faculty is to deliver instruction in the manner determined by the Music Program. In addition, faculty responsibilities may include:

• Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the Music Program.
• Determine student mastery of material and assign final course grades from evaluation of reading responses, presentations, original creative work, and other assignments and activities related to course material.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a master’s, terminal degree, or equivalent experience in the field of instruction or related area.
• The demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Benefits Summary

Below is a list of benefits and perks offered to Adjunct Faculty:

• Benefit Hub (discount perks)
• Free Parking
• Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
• 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
• Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
• Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory – Voluntary Contribution at anytime
• Medical (must meet hours)
• Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification. U.S. News & World Report rates La Verne Online No. 1 in California for the third consecutive year and 24th best in the country. Washington Monthly’s 2016 “America’s Best Colleges for Adult Learners” rankings place La Verne No. 3 among private, 4-year institutions in California. La Verne is Tier 1 in U.S. News 2017 “America’s Best Colleges” National University rankings for the seventh straight year, and again made Forbes “America’s Top Colleges” rating ( WASC Accredited).

Physical Demands Summary

Not specified.

Hiring Pay Rate

Hiring Salary Per Hiring Rank:

Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree): $28.08

Posting Number: AF019P

Job Open Date: 03/03/2020

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Not specified.

Posting Specific Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * Which courses are you interested in/able to teach? Be sure to include department name and course number. (Open Ended Question)