Adjunct Hiring Pool - School of Music

Adjunct Hiring Pool - School of Music

Candidates are sought to form a hiring pool for potential temporary full/part-time adjunct faculty positions in the College of Performing and Visual Arts School of Music disciplines. Teaching assignments will be at the college level and include lecture, laboratory, applied lessons, studio, or recitation courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in one or more of the College of Performing and Visual Arts School of Music disciplines or comparable professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's or Doctoral degree in one or more of the College of Performing and Visual Arts School of Music disciplines. Prefer evidence of outstanding artistry and record of successful college-level teaching experience in the discipline of employment. A commitment to quality instruction at the college level is essential.

Credentialing / School of Music

Minimum Qualifications:

All faculty in the School of Music, whether full-time or adjunct must have either 1. an earned Master of Music, Master of Music Education, Master of Fine Arts, or equivalent music-related degree, or 2. tested experience equivalent to a Master's level degree.

Those faculty who teach graduate-level lessons or classes must have either 1. a terminal degree in the appropriate field, or 2. tested experience equivalent to a Master's (if no Master's is earned) AND tested experience equivalent to a terminal degree as outlined below Terminal Degree: SOM recognizes the following degrees as appropriate terminal degrees for music faculty: DMA, DM, DA in Music, PhD in Music, Ed.D.

Tested

Experience:

In some cases, tested experience (a significant record of professional achievement and experience) may be considered as a significant credential in lieu of an earned graduate degree. Per HLC policy "Tested experience may substitute for an earned credential or portions thereof. Assumed Practice

B.2. allows an institution to determine that a faculty member is qualified based on experience that the institution determines is equivalent to the degree it would otherwise require for a faculty position. This experience should be tested experience in that it includes a breadth and depth of experience outside of the classroom in real-world situations relevant to the discipline in which the faculty member would be teaching."

Faculty without an appropriate Master's degree as defined above must meet the criteria for tested experience as listed below.

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%.

These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

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Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC's compliance with this policy.

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Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire. This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.