Temporary Faculty Pool, Music

CSU Careers • Carson, CA

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About The Position

Temporary Faculty Pool Department of Music College of Arts and Humanities Position Description The Department of Music at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments. At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values. For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values Department of Music The CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Music seeks to prepare students for lives as professional musicians and educators in the 21 st century through a well-rounded curriculum, small class sizes, and individualized instruction. The rapidly changing musical landscape that awaits our students requires a wide range of skills that go beyond musical competence. The department values and acknowledges our relationship with the surrounding communities and aspires to be a major musical and cultural center in the region. For more information: www.csudh/music The Position The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in music.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• A DMA or Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper division courses in the department’s curriculum
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Benefits

• health/vision/dental plans
• spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver
• access to campus child‐care
• defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees