Adjunct Faculty - Music Education, Department of Content Area Teacher Education

Rowan University; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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Adjunct Faculty - Music Education, Department of Content Area Teacher Education

Job no: 499816
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Education

The College of Education as the oldest college at Rowan University has a long-held commitment to excellence in teaching, community engagement, and innovation in scholarship. It was recently recognized as having one of the best online graduate programs in the country and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) now the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

The College of Education and the Department of Content Area Teacher Education (CATE) are searching for qualified and experienced adjuncts in Music Education and related areas. All positions require availability during the regular school day.

The appointment consists of but is not limited to teaching a broad range of courses that include online, face-to-face, or hybrid courses and supervision of teacher candidates. The successful candidate will demonstrate a constructivist-based theoretical framework centered on a philosophy grounded in social justice.

Qualifications:

Required

• Master’s degree or higher in Music Education and/or related area from an accredited institution of higher education in a field at the time of appointment.
• A minimum of 3 years of successful music teaching in P-12 settings.
• Demonstrated ability in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic achievement, social and personal responsibility, and social justice.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with P-12 schools.
• A teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education.

Preferred

• Experience with the Danielson Framework.
• Experience with performance assessment measures.
• Experience teaching in elementary or secondary music settings.
• Experience teaching content in areas such as band, choir, orchestra, general music, instrumental lessons, voice lessons, music theatre, and/or music technology.

Starting Date: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Contact: Questions regarding this position can be directed to Adrian Barnes at [e-mail] or Vanessa Bond at [e-mail].

Procedure:

The application must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system:

• a letter of application, which includes a description of research, teaching philosophy, and interests
• graduate transcripts

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.