University of Houston System is hiring: Affiliate Artist/Adjunct - Music in Hous

Department: Music

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Moores School of Music within the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in performance, performance and pedagogy, conducting, music education, musicology and music theory. The Moores School also offers courses and performance opportunities to the campus at large. These programs and initiatives incorporate applied instruction, ensemble performance, and coursework in music history, music theory, aural skills, music technology, research, pedagogy, and conducting.

Applications for part‑time, non‑tenure track, adjunct teaching positions in all these areas are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis by the Director and the division heads.

Adjunct Faculty Expectations

• Employ a variety of pedagogical strategies
• Maintain course-specific records
• Evaluate student work in a timely manner
• Provide students with quality feedback as to their advancement toward meeting student learning objectives
• Be available for individual student conferences

Required Application Materials

• A CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• The names and contact information of three references
• A cover letter that describes your interest in the position and your qualifications for it

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrate a history of successful administrative or faculty experience in the discipline
• Demonstrate competence in assigned course content area(s)
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston are security-sensitive and will require a criminal background check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.