Adjunct Woodwinds Instructor

Livingstone College; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone College seeks an Adjunct Woodwinds Instructor to join our Music & Theatre Arts faculty in Salisbury, NC. You will teach woodwinds to music majors and band members, prepare students for recitals and juries, and contribute to ensemble performances with a focus on flute, saxophone, and clarinet.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in music (Performance or related field), with Doctorate preferred, and has experience across marching band, jazz, and orchestral settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music, Performance or related field is required.
• Ability to teach a range of woodwind instruments, including saxophone, flute, and clarinet.
• Preference for candidates with marching band, jazz, and orchestral experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual woodwinds lessons to music majors and band members.
• Prepare students for recitals, juries, and ensemble performances.
• Record evidence of student progress and assessment using Blackboard.
• Demonstrate commitment to growth of the musical arts within the Salisbury community.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Woodwind performance

Teaching

Ensemble experience

Education

Master’s degree in music, Performance or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Position

Adjunct Woodwinds Instructor

Division

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Department

Music & Theater Arts

Reports to

Music and Theater Arts Department Chair

Position Summary

Livingstone College is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and resourceful Adjunct Woodwinds Instructor to join our music faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in woodwinds performance and pedagogy, with the ability to inspire and instruct students across a range of instruments, including flute, saxophone, and clarinet. This position requires a commitment to providing high-quality, engaging instruction to students of varying skill levels. Preference will be given to candidates with marching band, jazz, and orchestral experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach individual woodwinds lessons to music majors and band members at the undergraduate level.
• Prepare students for recitals, end-of-semester juries, and ensemble performances.
• Record evidence of student progress and assessment using Blackboard, in accordance with program learning outcomes, student learning outcomes, and the quality enhancement plan.
• Demonstrate commitment to growth of the musical arts in the Salisbury community and growth of the Livingstone College Music and Theatre Arts Department.
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Master’s degree in music, Performance or a related field; Doctorate preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a range of woodwind instruments, including but not limited to saxophone, flute, and clarinet.
• Preference given to applicants with significant experience as a performer and teacher in a variety of styles, including marching band and/or jazz combo.

Life at Livingstone College

Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.

About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.