Visiting Associate Professor of Music

University of the District of Columbia•Washington, DC

14h•$0 - $95,309•Onsite

About The Position

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for a position in Applied Keyboard, Music Theory, Music History and Literature and Collaborative Piano. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses in Music, specifically the candidate would need experience teaching applied piano, music theory, analysis, orchestration/arranging, and music history. Performs in recitals and concerts with student vocalists and instrumentalists. Keep abreast of developments in their instructional area by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, and designing online materials to enhance academic performance. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered instruction and discussions. Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers using rubrics and other student-centered approaches. Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records. Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues including undergraduate internships in the discipline. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the classroom. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate degree in music theory, composition or musicology, piano and/or equivalent professional experience at least equivalent to those required for a graduate degree in music.
Evidence of successful teaching experience in music theory, music history and piano at the college level.
Evidence of experience as a collaborative pianist.
Evidence of knowledge of a broad spectrum of music literature.
Demonstrated knowledge of core areas of the discipline of Music, including music theory, performance practice, critical and analytical writing in music, and relevant research or scholarly methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate students, grounded in a student-centered philosophy of instructional pedagogy.
Ability to involve undergraduate students in research, creative, or performance projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of general principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching, and instruction — for both individuals and groups of undergraduate students — along with methods for assessing learning outcomes.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and team-leadership skills.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with external stakeholders, including community members, government agencies, and other partners.
Ability to engage with diverse groups and demonstrate sensitivity to differences in age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, culture, national origin, sexual identity or orientation, and prior training and educational experiences.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in Music, specifically applied piano, music theory, analysis, orchestration/arranging, and music history.
Perform in recitals and concerts with student vocalists and instrumentalists.
Keep abreast of developments in their instructional area by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, and designing online materials to enhance academic performance.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered instruction and discussions.
Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers using rubrics and other student-centered approaches.
Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records.
Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues including undergraduate internships in the discipline.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the classroom.
Performs other related duties as assigned.