Adjunct for Guitar

Oklahoma Baptist University; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University seeks an Adjunct for Guitar to provide private guitar lessons to students pursuing degrees or minors and to offer instruction in related music courses as opportunities arise.

The candidate may teach other classes in the music or fine arts area based on degrees and experience, and must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church as part of the university's mission.

Qualifications

• Must have Master’s degree in music or related field.
• Teaching experience in music or instrument instruction.
• willingness to travel to Oklahoma Baptist University.

Responsibilities

• Provide private guitar lessons to students pursuing a degree, minor, or elective.
• May teach additional music, fine arts, or guitar classes based on qualifications.
• May have opportunity to teach other classes in content area.

Skills

Teaching experience

Guitar instruction

Private lessons

Travel to OBU

Education

Master’s degree completed

Doctorate in Music Arts (DMA) in instrument

Job description

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose: The Division of Music is looking to hire a dynamic, experienced, and student-focused individual to serve as Adjunct for Guitar. We are seeking qualified candidates to teach private Guitar lessons, with opportunities to teach Music, Fine Arts, or Guitar classes based on degrees and experience.

Essential Functions

• Provide private lessons or classes in content specialty to both students pursuing a degree in music, those pursuing a minor in music, as well as students taking lessons or classes as an elective or secondary performance area. Other instruments may be needed.

Other Duties

• May have opportunity to teach other classes in content area.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach private lessons in content area. Ability to travel to OBU. Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University.

Education

• Required: Completed Master’s degree.
• Preferred: Doctorate in Music Arts in instrument.

Experience

• Required: Teaching experience in appropriate content area.
• Preferred: Successful teaching as a music faculty member at an accredited undergraduate institution and significant experience as a performer.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.