Music Adjunct

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The Department of Music and Fine Arts at the University of the Cumberlands is currently seeking candidates for teaching undergraduate music courses. Under the direction of the Chair of the Music and Fine Arts department, this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate music courses, particularly those in music education. The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower graduates to “seek a life more abundant.”

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching music courses, which could include but are not limited to, MUED 324 Teaching Music in the Elementary School, MUED 331 School Music, MUED 425 Music Core Seminar, MUSC 312 Basic Conducting, MUPR 114 Marching Band Assistant, MUSC 130 Music Appreciation, MUAX XXX Applied study on instrument of expertise and/or courses related to brass or woodwind pedagogy, or other related music courses as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Music and Fine Arts department and throughout the university.
• Adapt and align course materials using departmental syllabus templates, required text(s), and other resources.
• Provide regular and timely feedback on student work.
• Follow university policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Music Education
• Student-focused teaching that addresses the needs of all learners
• Ongoing professional development
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Music Education, ABD considered
• Experience in teaching and/or developing courses in Music Education with at least 3 years of PK-12 teaching experience
• Experience with a variety of pedagogical and technological educational delivery methods.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter addressing qualifications
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• List of 3-5 References

Compensation: Commensurate with expertise and experience

Benefits: No

Job Type: Faculty

Job Location: Williamsburg, KY and online

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a

“life-more-abundant.”

About Us

Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research.

The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.