Adjunct - Music Job at Inside Higher Ed in Bangor

Adjunct - Music

We are recruiting adjunct instructors for the College of Science and Humanities to teach FA 135 Piano and Keyboard Basics and FA 203 Sounds like Music in the Fall 2023 semester. This is an on‑campus position.

Examples of Duties

• Adapting the current syllabus and creating course outcomes and learning objectives; designing course assessments, lectures, class activities, readings, and assignments that help students meet those objectives; assessing and grading students, and communicating with the class and with students outside of class as needed.
• Meeting/communicating with the Chair or Dean as needed.
• Using Husson University’s Canvas course management system, the faculty portal for grade submissions, and campus email systems.
• Abiding by and applying relevant Husson Academic Policies and standards.

Typical Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree in Music Education or related field (required).
• Successful record of teaching college courses in music strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of a broad range of music disciplines, such as history, theory, and performance.
• Knowledge of a broad range of instruments, audio technology, and musical genres, including contemporary and popular styles that students are familiar with (e.g., rock, rap, hip hop, R & B, electronica).
• Ability to relate to students of diverse backgrounds and musical interests, broaden their musical horizons, and challenge them creatively and academically.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty in the humanities and fine arts to strengthen the presence of the arts at Husson University.

Supplemental Information

Undergraduate Course – Master’s Prepared: $933.33 maximum per credit hour*
Undergraduate Course – Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,016.67 maximum per credit hour*
Graduate Course – Master’s Level Prepared: $1,016.67 maximum per credit hour*
Graduate Course – Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,100.00 maximum per credit hour*
Lab Sections Undergraduate – Master’s Prepared: $1,150.00 per credit hour
Lab Sections Undergraduate – Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,250.00 per credit hour
Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.

Application Process

To apply and inquire about your application status, please use our online application system. We kindly request that applicants do not email or call to check on their application status. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to our application process.

Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer.