VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Music

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Music. This role will involve temporary staffing and providing specialized teaching expertise in music.

The ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree in Music or a related field, with strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Music, Music Education, Music Theory, or a related field.
• Proven experience in teaching or a strong commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary staffing for music instruction as needed.
• Recruit and assist with semesterly assessments.
• Support the Music department’s vision and student growth.

Skills

Strong oral presentation and communication skills

Experience instructing applied lessons

Skills in Voice, Winds and Percussion, Strings, Piano, Jazz

Education

Master’s Degree in Music or related field

Doctorate in Music or Music Education

Job description

Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Music is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. This pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed, provide special teaching expertise when needed, and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwise provided for within the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Music or Music Education.
• Experience instructing applied lessons from beginner to advanced levels.
• Willingness to recruit as needed, assist with semesterly assessments, and help support the Music department’s vision and student growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Music, Music Education, Music Theory, or a related field.
• Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in one or more areas of expertise in Voice, Winds and Percussion, Strings, Piano, Jazz, and other relevant areas.

Application Materials

• Current CV.
• List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).