Adjunct Instructor​/Music Applied Music Lessons

Adjunct Pool for Music Department

By applying to this pool, you are not applying for a specific position. You are submitting your application to be considered for adjunct appointments that may become available at Southern Oregon University during the posted triennium. Adjuncts are for specific temporary, part-time, limited-duration teaching positions. Positions can be one term (thirteen weeks) or multiple terms as needed. Your application will be kept on file and you will be contacted if a position becomes available that matches your educational background and experience.

You can withdraw your application from the pool at any time. This pool will be refreshed triennially and you will be notified by hrs of the requirement to re-apply for continued consideration.

Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within Music including Applied Music Lessons.

The Music Department at Southern Oregon University develops students' creative and technical abilities in ways to prepare them to perform, teach, create, and support music making in their communities throughout the world. We support music as a part of a liberal arts education at Southern Oregon University by fostering the joy and discipline of learning, encouraging the exploration of diverse cultures, developing the ability to collaborate, and by preparing students to make music a meaningful part of their lives.

Music offers music majors and minors an integrated curriculum designed to teach the varied skills necessary for a professional career in music and to develop the student's understanding and appreciation for the art of music. Applicants should have a terminal degree in music but a master's degree would be considered depending upon experience. Willingness and ability to teach using online methods is very desirable.

In your cover letter, please address your area(s) of expertise.

Music provides individual instruction by nationally and internationally renowned artists in the areas of woodwinds, upper and lower brass, percussion, piano/keyboard, guitar (pop and classical) and voice (classical and musical theatre/pop). Applied instruction is designed to enable highly motivated students with diverse musical backgrounds to become skilled musicians capable of making artistic musical contributions to society as performers, educators, composers, music-business professionals, and active supporters and appreciators of music.

All instructors are expected to participate in a one-time jury session each Fall and Spring terms. Vocal instructors may be expected to participate in weekly studio sessions. A terminal degree is preferred however depending upon experience and expertise a master's degree is acceptable. In your cover letter, please address your area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

Most positions are anticipated to be hired at the adjunct instructor level. Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term):
Initial appointment at the rank of Instructor requires a Master's or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in the discipline taught, or a related field, plus equivalency of Master's degree in years of professional experience in the field. Demonstrated teaching potential. Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline.

Adjunct Assistant Professor:
Initial appointment at the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor requires a terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR a Master's degree in the discipline taught, or a related field, and is in the process of completing the appropriate terminal degree. Demonstrated teaching potential. Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term):
Master's degree in the discipline taught, or a related field. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and active participation in the life of the institution. Commitment to student learning, retention, support, and assessment are critical.

Adjunct Assistant Professor:
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, development of a record of scholarship, and active participation in the life of the institution and profession. Work experience that equates to one-academic year of full-time college teaching, or one-academic year of the combination of part-time teaching experience while a graduate student. Professional experience in the field related to teaching assignment, particularly if working with more advanced students.

Duties (100%)

The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching. Teaching encompasses normal instructional activities beyond the teaching of assigned courses such as academic advising, working with students outside of class, posting and maintaining appropriate office hours, course and curriculum planning, etc.

Efforts associated with teaching may include, but are not limited to: preparation; direct instruction; assessment; student contact outside of class…