Music Business - Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

Belmont University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A Christian higher education institution is seeking a part-time Music Business - Adjunct Instructor. The role involves teaching classes such as Music Publishing and Artist Management, creating syllabi, and managing student evaluations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrate strong communication and instructional skills. This position operates in compliance with the institution’s commitment to diversity and equality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Demonstrated ability to support and evaluate students.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the music business program.
• Create syllabus and manage online grading system.
• Provide meeting time for students.

Skills

Knowledge of principles and methods

Ability to integrate technology into teaching

Effective communication skills

Skilled in computers and MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's or terminal degree preferred

Job description

Music Business - Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

Music Business - Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Music Business - Adjunct Instructor (Pool) at Belmont University.

Employment Type
Adjunct (part time)

Internal Job Category
Adjunct, Part-Time

Department
Music Business

Hours

Overview

Belmont University is seeking part-time instructors to teach classes in the music business program, including Music Publishing, Artist Management, Survey of the Music Industry, Copyright Controls, Concert Promotion, Public Relations in the Music Industry, and other music business classes.

Responsibilities

• Assigned up to nine workload hours per semester.
• Create syllabus, timeline of classes, for students each semester.
• Provide meeting time for students.
• Manage online grading system and submit grades in a timely fashion.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications

• Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience required. Master's or terminal degree preferred.

Required Experience

Higher education teaching experience preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.