Applied Adjunct Instructor at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Security Sensitive Position?:

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TBA

TSU203081

Applied Adjunct Instructor

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JOB SUMMARY:The adjunct applied instructor will perform responsibilities up to 6 credit hours each semester. Responsibilities would include teaching weekly private lessons to music majors and minors who are vocalist or instrumentalist from one of the following areas: brass, woodwind, strings, and percussion. In addition, the adjunct instructor may be asked to help plan and facilitate weekly group sessions for all students within their studio or area.


The adjunct instructor reports to the Chair of the music department and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences and is responsible for supporting and advancing the mission and goals of the university, college, and department in all academic, scholarly and student support activities.



DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:Private, one-on-one lessons to music majors and minors

• Prepare for weekly applied instruction for all music majors and minors within the studio


• Evaluate student learning through informal and formal assessment practices


• Provide ongoing feedback to students through grading rubrics and responding to students via email in a timely manner


• Prepare and rehearse repertoire for weekly group sessions with students in the studio or instrument area


• Attend required trainings and/or meetings related to teaching and learning or administrative responsibilities


• Be available for students during weekly office hours equal to 2 hours for every 3 credit hours taught


• Perform other tasks related to teaching in the music department

.50

Commensurate with experience.

A master's degree in music education or performance with 18 graduate-level hours related to the applied instrument.


D.M.A in performance on the applied instrument or an equivalent terminal music or music education degree preferred.

N/A

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, etc.)


• Online platforms utilized to support teaching of specialized content.

• Accommodating students at varied academic levels within one learning environment


• Differentiating instruction for students at varied academic levels


• Problem-solving and decision-making


• Time management


• Verbal and written communication

• Submit required documents and reports by stated deadlines, including attendance and grades


• Make sound independent decisions within the context of the departmental, community, and university environments.


• Work independently

Two years of studio instruction, applied instruction at the secondary level, and/or applied instruction as the post-secondary level.

• Prolonged standing, sitting, and/or walking


• Handling light weight objects.


• Using or carrying equipment

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.



Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

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Open to all applicants.