Adjunct Pool - Music Department Job at Inside Higher Ed in Thousand Oaks

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Adjunct Pool – Music Department

Position Category: Adjunct • FLSA: Exempt • Location: Thousand Oaks, CA • Hiring Range: $32–$34.50 per hour • Posting Number: Adjunct000102019

University Background

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution. The university is committed to diversity and mentorship of African American, Latinx, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran is a private, accredited, comprehensive university with over 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from 67 countries, 52% of whom are from underrepresented groups. Faculty diversity includes 32% people of color, and the mission is to educate leaders for a global society.

Basic Function

Under guidance from the Dean, Department Chair, or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member provides academic instruction to students in assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction via lecture, lab, or performance courses and assess student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations.


• Advise students on programs of study, higher‑education options, and effective study skills.


• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.


• Plan and organize instruction aligned with approved course outlines to maximize student learning.


• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, academic progress, curriculum, and outcomes; prepare and submit related reports.


• Evaluate and select instructional materials in collaboration with faculty; order materials according to campus bookstore procedure.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline.


• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.

Ability To

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge in the subject field.


• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.


• Show sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and needs of students with disabilities.


• Integrate emerging instructional delivery technologies.


• Maintain professional standards protecting student confidentiality.


• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with tact and courtesy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a master’s degree from a recognized graduate institution or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Licenses and Other Requirements

None.

Physical Abilities

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.


• Ability to speak, exchange information, inspire, and make presentations.


• Capacity to sit or stand for extended periods, push, pull, or lift light objects, and bend or reach to store or retrieve files.

Working Environment

Indoor classroom environment; may involve visiting various campus classroom sites.

Hiring Range

$32–$34.50 per hour.

Posting Information

• Open Date: 06/01/2020


• Close Date: 05/31/2026


• Application Procedure: The Cal Lutheran College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for part‑time adjunct faculty positions for the Fall and Spring semesters. New applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants will be contacted by the Department Chair based upon need and applicant qualifications.


• To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/12898.

Equal Opportunity Statement

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any campus program, activity, or facility of the University on these grounds in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University policies and procedures. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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