Adjunct - Music

Inside Higher Ed; Bangor (ME); Vor Ort; USD 1.285.755 - 1.722.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A regional higher education institution is looking for adjunct instructors to teach introductory music courses in the Fall 2023 semester. The role is focused on adapting curricula, assessing students, and using online management systems, requiring a Master's degree in Music Education or a related field. Candidates should have a strong teaching record and knowledge of a variety of music genres. Competitive compensation based on qualifications and course enrollment is provided for the position.

Qualifikationen

• Completed Master’s degree in Music Education or related degree required.
• Strong record of teaching college courses in music preferred.
• Broad knowledge of music history, theory, and performance.

Aufgaben

• Adapting syllabus and creating course objectives.
• Assessment and grading of students.
• Using course management system and email communication.

Kenntnisse

Teaching college courses in music

Knowledge of diverse music disciplines

Ability to relate to students

Knowledge of instruments and audio technology

Collaborative work with faculty

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Music Education or related field

Tools

Canvas course management system

Jobbeschreibung

The College of Science and Humanities is seeking adjunct instructors to teach FA 135 Piano and Keyboard Basics and FA 203 Sounds like Music in Fall 2023 semester. This is an on-campus position.

Responsibilities

• Adapting the current syllabus and creating course outcomes and learning objectives; creating course assessments, lectures, class activities, readings, and assignments that help students obtain those objectives; assessment and grading of students, meeting/communicating with the class and with students outside of class as needed
• Meeting/communicating with Chair or Dean as needed or required
• Using Husson University’s Canvas course management system, the faculty portal for grade submissions, and campus email systems
• Abiding by and applying relevant Husson Academic Policies and standards

Qualifications

• A completed Master’s degree in Music Education or related degree is required; a successful record of teaching college courses in music strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of a broad range of music disciplines, such as history, theory, and performance.
• Knowledge of a broad range of instruments, audio technology, and musical genres, including some knowledge of contemporary and popular styles with which students are likely familiar (rock, rap, hip hop, R&B, electronica, etc.)
• Ability to relate to students of diverse backgrounds and musical interests, broaden their musical horizons, and challenge them creatively and academically.
• Ability to work collegially in common purpose with other faculty in the humanities and fine arts to strengthen the presence of the arts at Husson University.

Compensation

• Undergraduate Course – Masters Prepared: $933.33 maximum per credit hour
• Undergraduate Course – Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,016.67 maximum per credit hour
• Graduate Course – Masters Level Prepared: $1,016.67 maximum per credit hour
• Graduate Course – Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,100.00 maximum per credit hour
• Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.
• Lab Sections Undergraduate – Masters Prepared: $1,150.00 per credit hour
• Lab Sections Undergraduate – Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,250.00 per credit hour

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