Job Summary
This announcement is intended to build a pool of potential qualified adjunct instructors, and does not indicate that an open position exists.
The primary duty of an adjunct instructor is teaching courses at the university level. Teaching includes not only classroom contact hours, but also grading, class preparation and digitally mediated learning; which can encompass answering student e-mails, managing online discussions or teaching blended or electronically-delivered courses.
Specifically, for the Graduate Music Education Program, successful candidates will teach online music education courses and candidate experience specific courses for the Winters School of Music under the leadership of the Dean of the School of Music.
William Carey University encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
- Teach online graduate music education courses
- Teach online graduate music courses related to the instructor’s experience outside of music education
- Design and maintain online classes that are innovative and build community among our online students
- Serve as an Online Ambassador for William Carey, recruiting and representing the school in various music settings
- Managing the class syllabus and ensuring that lessons meet department and college standards
- Utilizing a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning
- Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
- Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
- Reporting student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student data
- Maintaining records of student attendance, involvement, and progress
- Collaborating with colleagues on course curriculum when appropriate
- Advising students on how to be successful in class
- Staying updated on innovations and changes within their course field and with related technology
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Music
Required Qualifications
- Terminal Degree in Music
- Minimum of 18 hours in graduate music education coursework
- Must be a resident of Louisiana, Mississippi, or Tennessee
- Clear communication skills
- Ability to teach with ample real-world experience
- Ability to show confidence teaching and presenting to a class
- Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
- Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
- Clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal Degree in Music Education
- Minimum of 5 years of K-12 music teaching experience
- Collegiate teaching experience
Physical Demands
- Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
Required Application Documents
Please upload the following documents with your application:
- Resume or CV
- Cover Letter
