Adjunct Instructor - Secondary Education Music

Adjunct Instructor Position

Utah Valley University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach courses in Secondary Education Music!

The Department of Music seeks qualified adjunct instructors in music. The successful individual shall perform some or all of the following duties:

• Private Instruction, Ensemble Conducting/Coaching, Group Classes, Introduction to Music, American Popular Music, Theory, Aural Skills, Music History, Music Technology, Composition, Music Education, or other courses in the music curriculum based on specialty and department need
• Plans and follows an approved course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials and evaluates instruction and learning by means of written, oral, practical, and performance tests.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to teaching.
• Participates in auditions, juries and master classes as needed.
• Submits student grades and all requested departmental materials in a timely manner.
• Attends required department and/or program meetings.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in the subject matter or a closely related area OR a combination education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree preferred.

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content of courses taught
• Knowledge of best practices in instructional strategies and techniques
• Knowledge of current trends in education
• Skill in choreography and performance
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce. Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member