Music Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Audio and Music

Columbia College Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•$5,635

About The Position

Columbia College Chicago hires industry-experienced adjunct faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis alongside its regular, full-time faculty. Positions are not available every semester and depend on student enrollment and funding availability. The School of Audio and Music offers graduate-level coursework in its Music Composition for the Screen MFA and undergraduate coursework in Audio Arts; Music Performance and Songwriting; Music Production; Music Composition for Media; Music Technology; and Sound Design for Media and Stage. Candidates should be prepared to teach in relevant areas of the School’s curriculum. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Official transcripts or additional materials may be requested later. The position is subject to a background screening, is covered by a union, and is overtime ineligible.

Requirements

Possess a degree at least one level above the level at which the candidate would teach; faculty in terminal-degree programs will possess the same level of degree.
Demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree in the relevant discipline is preferred.
In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.
Creative, scholarly, and/or professional work that contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with the college’s mission.