Music Education Dissertation Committee Chair

Liberty University

5d • Remote

About The Position

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests. The Music Education Dissertation Committee Chair position is considered an Online Adjunct Professor position with the School of Music. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to administering dissertation courses in accordance with assigned schedule, providing detailed feedback, mentoring/challenging students to grow intellectually and spiritually, maintaining contact with students to advise on matters related to academic achievement, attendance, and behavior, and maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.

Requirements

• A Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. in Music Education or Doctor of Music Education or DMA in Music Education)
• Organizational Skills That Facilitate The Completion Of Assignments And Tasks In A Timely And Accurate Manner.
• Adequate Interpersonal, Customer Service, And Presentation Skills.
• Ability To Communicate Both Verbally And In Writing To Convey Information.
• Familiarity With Microsoft Office Suite And Online Learning Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Music Education AND Significant Professional Experience Establishing Subject Matter Expertise in Music Education
• Demonstrated Strengths In Teaching At The College Level.
• Strong Organizational Skills That Facilitate Assignment/Task Anticipation And Completion.
• Superior Interpersonal, Customer Service, And Presentation Skills.
• Highly Effective Verbal And Written Communication Skills.
• Mastery Of The Microsoft Office Suite And Online Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Administering dissertation courses in accordance with assigned schedule
• Providing detailed feedback
• Mentoring/challenging students to grow intellectually and spiritually
• Maintaining contact with students to advise on matters related to academic achievement, attendance, and behavior
• Maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree