Affiliate Artist/Adjunct - Music - University of Houston

Houston, TX

About the Job

Affiliate Artist/Adjunct - Music - ( ADJ000396 )

Organization

: H0090 Music

Salary

$2,500 - $3,500 per course

Description

The Moores School of Music within the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts of the University of Houston offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in performance, performance and pedagogy, conducting, music education, musicology and music theory. The Moores School also offers courses and performance opportunities to the campus at large. These programs and initiatives incorporate applied instruction, ensemble performance, and coursework in music history, music theory, aural skills, music technology, research, pedagogy, and conducting.

Applications for adjunct teaching positions in all these areas are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis by the Director and the division heads.

Adjunct faculty are expected to:

Employ a variety of pedagogical strategies
Maintain course-specific records
Evaluate student work in a timely manner
Provide students with quality feedback as to their advancement toward meeting student learning objectives
Be available for individual student conferences

Applications must include:

a CV
unofficial transcripts
the names and contact information of three references
a cover letter that describes your interest in the position and your qualifications for it

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

To be considered for an adjunct position in the Moores School of Music, the following requirements must be met:

Hold a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university;
Demonstrate a history of successful administrative or faculty experience in the discipline;
Demonstrate competence in assigned course content area(s);
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

In addition, faculty in the Moores School of Music are expected to exhibit the following core values. Qualified candidates will be:

dedicated to excellence in the arts
focused on student success
team players who are willing to work across disciplines
problem solvers
models of integrity and collegiality
passionate, energetic, and tenacious

Notes to Applicant : Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Required Attachments by Candidate : Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy or Statement

Job Posting

: Sep 13, 2023, 6:46:52 PM

Source : University of Houston