Adjunct Faculty – Music/Music Theory

Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL
Hybrid

About The Position

Saint Xavier University (SXU) is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Music Theory. SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population, striving to facilitate student success and meet individual educational needs. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and working with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester and are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis. The Music Department is seeking a part-time instructor to teach Music Theory I and Music Theory III starting on August 24th. Adjunct Faculty instructors are responsible for course planning and instruction in various settings and delivery modes (in-person, online, hybrid, blended), with a preference for in-person instruction. They are also responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely submission of required paperwork.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree acceptable.
  • Evidence of highly effective teaching experience, including developing instructional materials and assessments.
  • Teaching training.
  • Residency in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, or Arizona.
  • Cover letter and curriculum vitae specifying undergraduate music teaching experience and teaching training.

Nice To Haves

  • Doctorate in Music or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

  • Course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings.
  • Student evaluation.
  • Departmental communication.
  • Timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.
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