Adjunct Faculty - Music Department

Position:
Adjunct Faculty – College Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Department of Music.

Our outstanding Department of Music prepares students for careers in classical performance, jazz performance and composition, sound engineering arts, music education, music and entertainment industries, and popular music. Students work directly with world‑renowned faculty who are also in‑demand performers. They benefit from exceptional student performance opportunities with ensembles, both on campus and throughout the New York metropolitan area. Students gain hands‑on experience in our state‑of‑the‑art music production and recording studios.

Undergraduate courses taught in this department include:
Music Performance, Music Education, Music Theory, Music History, Music Business, Sound Engineering. Graduate courses include:
Music Performance, Music Education, Music Management.

• Develop relevant syllabi using the course outline as a guide, deploying course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six credits per semester in an undergraduate course.
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring and being available to the students for their questions and needs.
• Teach in person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.

• M.A. or M.M. in a music discipline.
• Five or more years of experience as a professional musician.
• Full‑time or part‑time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online.

• Experience teaching music at the collegiate level.
• Expertise and confidence with the technical aspects of the applicant’s musical instrument.
• Professional activity within discipline such as relevant‑to‑teaching area.
• Experience teaching both online and in person.

• M.A. or M.M. in a music discipline.
• Ten or more years of experience in music performance, music education, or music business management.
• Full‑time or part‑time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online.

• D.M.A. or Ph.D.
• Published peer or non‑peer reviewed articles, conference papers, blogs, or books.
• Professional recordings.
• A history of music performance at a nationally or internationally recognized level.

• Ability to translate experience into pedagogical approaches that enhance curriculum relevance.
• Demonstrated commitment to engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
• Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.
• Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining robust working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

New employees – $2,100 per credit. Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP – $2,175 per credit.

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance and retirement plans. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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