Music Adjunct (Trombone)

CU Campbellsville University; Campbellsville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbellsville University is seeking a faculty member to teach applied trombone to undergraduate and graduate music students. The role may include leading a brass ensemble and other duties within the music faculty.

The successful candidate will develop syllabi, deliver lectures, and participate in university life, including activities aligned with the Christian mission of the institution. Collaboration with colleagues and involvement in recruitment are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching trombone to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to recruit and mentor music students.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Campbellsville University (Christian institution).

Responsibilities

• Develop lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and enrichment activities to deliver course content.
• Teach coursework in various music specialties.
• Maintain regular office hours for advising students.
• Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives for the department and division.
• Assist in developing syllabi and university catalog materials.
• Support the university’s mission and participate in chapel services as needed.
• Engage with alumni and the local community to promote the discipline.

Skills

Applied trombone

Brass ensemble leadership

Curriculum development

Student advising

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will teach applied trombone to undergraduate and graduate music students. Other duties, such as leading a brass ensemble, may also be assigned to the music faculty.

Responsibilities

• Faculty are responsible for developing lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and enrichment activities to successfully deliver course content in their academic unit.
• Faculty will teach coursework in various specialties.
• Maintain regular office hours for advising students.
• Participate in events and initiatives aimed at meeting departmental and divisional recruitment and retention goals.
• Accept assignments on committees, sponsor student activities, and actively participate in University life.
• Support the institution’s Christian mission, including attendance at chapel services, scheduled or called meetings, commencement programs, and Faculty Forum meetings.
• Provides a Christian role model for students.
• Maintains a strong interest in the pursuit of knowledge and shares it with students and scholars.
• Promotes the discipline on and off campus and attracts students to the field.
• Maintains contact with alumni and the community.
• Participates in academic unit meetings and cooperates with other members of the Faculty.
• Identifies with professional organizations and professionals of the discipline at all educational levels.
• Assists in recruiting new Faculty members within the academic unit.
• Assists the Dean in the preparation of class schedules and material for the University Bulletin Catalog.
• Knows the Library holdings and deficiencies and plans improvements based on budget allocations.
• Assists in developing syllabi for courses in the discipline.
• Assists in the preparation of requests for foundation grants.
• Assists students by continually monitoring and evaluating students’ progress and making appropriate referrals to academic and personal support services, as necessary, to meet student needs.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching.
• Serves as an academic advisor.

About the Institution

Campbellsville University is a comprehensive, Christian institution that offers non-credit technical programs, along with certificates, associates, undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is dedicated to academic excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts that fosters personal growth, integrity and professional preparation within a caring environment. The university prepares students as Christian servant leaders for life-long learning, continued scholarship by linking discovery research to knowledge at the doctoral level, and active participation in a diverse, global society.