Adjunct Faculty - Studies

Position: Adjunct Faculty - Performance Studies
Location: Lawrenceville

Location : Lawrenceville
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: Rider
00332
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Performance Studies
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AAUP

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Position Overview
The Department of Performance Studies at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor - Conductor of the Chapel Choir - beginning in the fall semester, starting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The Choir meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00-2:00 PM.

Salary is $4,806.22. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability and experience in building fundamental musical and choral ensemble skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience preparing works appropriate for freshmen and sophomore college music majors
• Excellent conducting/rehearsal technique
• Ability to work well with others
• Highly Organized
• MM Music
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

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Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is not eligible for benefits.