Adjunct Faculty - Music

1 Month ago • All levels • Education

Job Summary

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach in its Music Program. The role involves teaching a diverse range of music courses, including theory, history, audio arts, music technology, composition, arrangement, and performance. The faculty will participate in a vibrant music technology program and oversee various musical ensembles. Successful candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility, with the ability to integrate creative and critical pedagogical approaches into existing curricula. A doctorate in music is required. Positions are filled on a course-by-course basis as needed.
Must have:
  • Doctorate in music (PhD, DMA, DMus, etc.)
  • Teaching excellence and versatility
  • Ability to jump into existing curriculum
  • Creative and critical pedagogical approaches
  • Cover letter addressing relevant expertise
  • Current CV with three references
  • Evidence of teaching experience
Good to have:
  • Experience in music technology
  • Experience with choral groups
  • Experience with jazz ensembles
  • Experience with string ensembles
  • Experience with brass ensembles
  • Experience with concert bands
  • Experience with stage bands

Job Details

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Music

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Music to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This posting may be used to apply for positions available in Music.

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach in its Music Program. The Music faculty participate in a vibrant music technology program and oversee a diverse assortment of choral groups; jazz, string, and brass ensembles; and concert and stage bands. In addition, faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, advanced topic seminars, and capstone practicums in music theory and history, audio arts, music technology, as well as composition, arrangement, and performance.  

We are looking for outstanding artists/scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should hold a Doctorate in music (PhD, DMA, DMus, etc.).

Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Music adjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.  

Applicants should submit the following:

--cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience

--current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references

--evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinarystudents, talentedand dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environmentthat prioritizes mental health and well-being.It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

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