Adjunct Instructor in Music - Double Reeds; Oboe​/Bassoon

Adjunct Instructor in Music
- Double Reeds (Oboe/Bassoon)

Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Music – Double Reeds (Oboe/Bassoon).

Essential

Job Duties
- Teach applied double reeds (oboe and bassoon), ensemble coaching, woodwind techniques, and woodwind pedagogy. Candidate must have the ability to teach Musicianship/Aural Skills and Woodwind Improvisational Techniques in a variety of styles. Courses include:

• MUS
  150 Applied Lessons Freshman (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS
  250 Applied Lessons Sophomore (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS
  350 Applied Lessons Junior (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS
  450 Applied Lessons Senior (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS
  155, 255, 355, 455 Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
• MUS
  238 Woodwind Methods

Emphasis in:
Double Reed Performance Techniques, Woodwind Ensemble coaching, and Woodwind Improvisation techniques. Provide direction and supervision for student chamber groups as assigned. Perform in Faculty and University ensembles as directed.

Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Music degree in Oboe or Bassoon Performance, Oboe or Bassoon Pedagogy, or equivalent is required. This position also requires the ability to work in a team leadership setting and strong collaborative skills. The ability to teach Music Theory and Aural Skills courses are preferred. The candidate must also have the ability to perform in a variety of music styles, including but not limited to classical music, popular and rock music styles including improvisation, and jazz or blues.

Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Oboe or Bassoon performance, Oboo or Bassoon Pedagogy, or equivalent. Extensive solo, symphonic, and/or chamber music performance experience and teaching experience at the college level and/or the commercial industry is also preferred.

Christian Requirement
- Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Physical Requirements
- The work performed by this position is of a general office/administrative/teaching nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer, and communicate on the telephone and in writing. Work performed does require some walking on campus, extended periods of time sitting, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Number - F088P

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