Adjunct Faculty, Music: Percussion Ensemble Director - FA26

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

College of DuPage is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to serve as the Music: Percussion Ensemble Director. This role involves programming and rehearsing music for the Percussion Ensemble, preparing it for performances, and teaching private percussion lessons to students. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in music or a related field, experience directing or performing with a percussion ensemble, and a commitment to teaching in a multicultural environment. Positions are paid by stipends for course assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's Degree in the field or a combination of education and experience required.
• Broad knowledge of percussion techniques and repertoire.
• Evidence of successful work with student musicians.

Responsibilities

• Program and rehearse music for the Percussion Ensemble.
• Prepare the ensemble for performances each semester.
• Teach private percussion lessons to COD students.

Skills

Percussion techniques

Teaching remotely

Experience with student musicians

Education

Bachelor's Degree in music or related field

Job description

Overview

Adjunct Faculty, Music: Percussion Ensemble Director - FA26

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

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, online, 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.

Required Qualifications

College of DuPage is seeking a director for the COD Percussion Ensemble. This student ensemble rehearses on Tuesday afternoons and is part of a wide range of vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department at COD.

Responsibilities

Program and rehearse music for the Percussion 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. Teach private percussion lessons to COD students.

• Minimum of a bachelor's Degree in the field and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience required.
• Broad knowledge of percussion techniques and a command of solo and ensemble repertoire for percussion.
• Experience directing and/or performing with a percussion ensemble.
• Evidence of successful work with student 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. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit the COD careers site.