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Part-time Faculty of Music - Elementary Music Methods

Location: Clayton State University, Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia

Job Type: Part-Time; Regular status; Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 286794

About Us: Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. Clayton State is committed to broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development.

Job Summary

Teach MUSC 3910 Elementary Music Methods to Music Education majors each fall semester and EDUC 3025 Music for Early Childhood Education for Education majors each spring semester. Assist in recruiting Music and Music Education majors, and possibly occasionally teach additional courses in the music curriculum congruent with departmental need and candidate expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach MUSC 3910 Elementary Music Methods course for Music Education majors.
• Teach EDUC 3025 Music for Early Childhood Education course for other Education majors.
• Actively participate in the recruitment of students to the Music and Music Education majors.
• Fulfill periodic departmental duties (e.g., service on jury and recital grading committees).

Required Qualifications

• An earned master's degree in Music or Music Education.
• Successful teaching experience in public elementary schools.
• Residence in the state of Georgia is necessary to be hired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful university teaching experience.
• Credentials in one of the principal elementary music modalities (e.g., Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze).
• Ability to teach other courses integral to the Music and/or Music Education majors (e.g., Introduction to Music Ed and Technology, Instrumental Music Methods, Music Theory, Aural Skills, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Successful elementary teaching experience.

USG Core Values: The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and policy pages online.

Institutional Values: Clayton State University values adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered approaches. Details on values and code of conduct can be found online.

Conditions of Employment: Offers of employment are contingent upon background investigation, credential verification, and other applicable checks. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening may be required. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Clayton State University is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable laws. For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources or Disability Resource Center.

Other Information: Please submit CV/Resume, transcripts (official copies required upon hire), list of references, and teaching philosophy.

Clery Disclosure: This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under Clery Act provisions.

Note

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-Time

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