Adjunct, Instructor of Saxophone

Northwest Missouri State University • Maryville, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Music Program, housed in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, invites applications for a part-time, adjunct position in applied saxophone instruction. The teaching assignment will include undergraduate applied saxophone lessons during the fall and spring terms and are located on the Maryville campus. Lesson times are flexible. Placement in the adjunct faculty pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment. Assignments are made on a session-by-session basis according to program need and are based on the candidate’s verified academic credentials and content expertise.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in Music Performance, Theory, History, Jazz Studies, or Music Education
• Demonstrated success teaching in studio, classroom, large-group, and online settings with students representing a range of abilities and levels of preparation.
• Demonstrated innovative teaching methodologies to engage learners
• Instructional technology skills
• Interpersonal skills, including oral communication and collaboration
• Committed to a focus on student success

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver quality face-to-face instruction in Applied Saxophone to music majors (BA and BME) and non-music majors, instructing them in the basic techniques of performing and teaching across classical, commercial, and jazz idioms.
• Prepare applied students for senior recitals and final performance exams (juries) according to Program expectations.
• Actively participate in recruiting music students.
• Maintain accurate course records and submit grades and other required documentation by established deadlines.
• Follow university, departmental and course policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise student employees as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level