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Adjunct Faculty, Music

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Hiring Adjuncts to teach Music History and/or Instrumental and Vocal ensembles.

COVID Vaccine Protocol
Safety is a top priority at Stevenson University. As part of that commitment, Stevenson requires that all employees who perform any work on campus must obtain the most up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible. As a prospective employee, you will be required to comply with this vaccination protocol. Proof of up-to-date vaccination status will be required before the start of employment. Prospective employees may seek a medical or religious exemption at hrbeo@stevenson.edu. An up-to-date vaccination record or an approved exemption must be submitted prior to beginning employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in any offer of employment being rescinded.

Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number 201200972P
Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Music
Department School of Design, Arts, and Communication: Bands
Position Summary
Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s Faculty Workload. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Music Department, including general education music courses and vocal or instrumental ensembles.
Education/Experience
Master’s degree in Musicology, Music Education, or Music, and a strong commitment to quality teaching. Two years of college level teaching experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Doctorate in music preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
  • Knowledge of music history, research, and education trends
  • Demonstrated teaching ability in general education music courses, vocal ensembles, or instrumental ensembles.
  • Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to practice inclusive teaching.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Familiarity with educational assessment practices
  • Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, community, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
  • Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
Physical Requirements
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Essential Functions
  • Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
  • Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
  • Other responsibilities include writing syllabi, reading and responding to emails promptly, grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment, submitting mid-term and final grades by posted deadline, and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
  • Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
  • Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
  • Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
  • Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online, or hybrid classes.
  • Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.
Reports To Director, Music & Associate Professor
Quick Link for Posting https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/7070
Posting Information

Number of Available Positions Applicant Pool
Work Location Owings Mills North
Position Category Faculty
Position Type Adjunct Faculty
Months/Year 4 months a year
Hrs/Week 3-9 contact hours a week
Hrs/Year
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date 09/26/2022
Ending Date 12/16/2022
FLSA Exempt
Payroll Monthly
Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants
Posting Date 09/30/2022
Closing Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled No
EEO Statement
EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Please list any courses you have taught at the college level.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. Do you have experience teaching online courses?
    • no
    • yes
  3. Please indicate the hours you are available to teach courses (i.e.,daytime/evening, specific hours).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. Are you willing to provide proof of up-to-date COVID vaccinations, or to request a medical or religious exemption, prior to starting employment with Stevenson University?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Resume