Adjunct Faculty - Spanish & Portuguese - SPAN 321 and SPAN 119R: Mariachi Band Director

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

Candidate will direct the BYU Mariachi Band, Mariachi Los Pumas, and coordinate performances both on and off campus, which may include daytime and evening events and some travel. Mariachi rehearsals (classes) are held bi-weekly. Candidate must have a working knowledge of the traditional mariachi instruments: violin, vihuela, trumpet and guitarrón. Candidate must possess excellent music sight-reading skills. The successful candidate will also teach SPAN 321, including additional undergraduate Spanish courses (SPAN 100-, 200-) that balance emphasis on the Spanish language, grammar, conversation, and culture, plus SPAN 119R Mariachi Band. This position requires the adjunct faculty member to hold office hours to meet with students and to be available via email to communicate with students, faculty, and office staff. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, attending meetings and trainings with the coordinators of first and second-year instruction, participating in professional development, and any other important events that require the assistance of the adjunct instructor. Participation in the annual Foreign Language Fair is required.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Spanish Literature, Language, Culture, Pedagogy, or related field. Bachelor's in Music Education. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Minimum 1 years' experience teaching Mariachi Band
• Working knowledge of the traditional mariachi instruments: violin, vihuela, trumpet and guitarrón
• Excellent music sight-reading skills
• Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct the BYU Mariachi Band, Mariachi Los Pumas
• Coordinate performances both on and off campus, which may include daytime and evening events and some travel
• Teach SPAN 321, including additional undergraduate Spanish courses (SPAN 100-, 200-) that balance emphasis on the Spanish language, grammar, conversation, and culture, plus SPAN 119R Mariachi Band
• Hold office hours to meet with students
• Be available via email to communicate with students, faculty, and office staff
• Attend meetings and trainings with the coordinators of first and second-year instruction
• Participate in professional development
• Participate in the annual Foreign Language Fair

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees