Adjunct Faculty - Brass Instructor

The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department is seeking applicants for a part-time position as Adjunct Instructor of Brassat the Vincennes campus beginning the fall  academic year.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide collegiate level private instruction for brass students as well as instruct and direct the Brass Ensemble.

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Music (with major emphasis in Brass) or a Master’s degree in a related field with aminimum of 18 credit hours in Music (with major emphasis in Brass). Knowledge of and experience teaching jazz is a plus.

• Teach applied brass lessons (music major, pre-major, and elective levels) to freshmen and sophomore students.
• Prepare applied brass students for student recitals,masterclasses, midterm juried assessments, and end of semester juries.
• Organize all necessary details and preparations for recitals orother performances associated with the candidate’s applied students.
• Instruct and direct the Brass Ensemble.
• Organize all necessary details and preparations for concert sand performances associated with the Brass Ensemble.
• Participate in departmental recruitment efforts and activities as needed.
• Provide a quality learning experience for all students in accordance with their needs and abilities while maintaining thebasic integrity of course standards and objectives.
• Teach and maintain courses in accordance with university and departmental policies and procedures.

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the subject area the individual will be teaching. The instructor is expected to have extensive knowledge and training in brass instruments. Additional knowledge and experience in jazz (and/or rock, pop, and other playing styles) is encouraged.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning styles and skill levels.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Experience teaching in higher education (particularly community college experience) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.

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