Adjunct Instructor, Music (Guitar) - UT Southern

Victoria and Thomas Martin School of Arts and Humanities seeks a part-time, adjunct faculty to teach in the Music program as a guitar instructor. The primary responsibility will be teaching private guitar lessons to music majors and non-majors, with the opportunity to also teach lessons through our Community Music Academy at $40/hour. Applicants may have the opportunity to teach other music classes, depending on department needs and instructor expertise. As part of our commitment to academic excellence, we are building a pool of skilled instructors who can contribute to students' success through engaging and effective teaching. The principal responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate students.

Position Overview:

The Guitar instructor will teach primarily applied lessons to both music majors and non-majors as well as to community members of all ages through the Community Music Academy. Applicants may also have the opportunity to teach other music classes according to department needs.

Responsibilities:

• Teach applied guitar lessons to music majors and non-majors.
• Opportunity to teach additional lessons through the Community Music Academy at $40/hour.
• Teach music courses according to department needs and instructor expertise.
• Work with the program coordinator to ensure consistent and appropriate student learning.
• Utilize the College's learning management system (Canvas) to assess student projects and record grades.
• Regularly check your email account. Respond to emails/messages in a timely manner.
• Complete all required reports, such as early grade alerts, midterm grades, and final grades.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Guitar, another Music field with guitar as a primary instrument, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to play in various styles (pop/rock, jazz, classical, etc.)
• Proven record of quality instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college-level musicians.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
• Ability to teach courses in other areas (Music Appreciation, Aural Skills, Music Theory, etc.)

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Link(s) to recordings of the applicant playing in at least two different styles (pop/rock, jazz, classical, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Teach applied guitar lessons to music majors and non-majors.
• Opportunity to teach additional lessons through the Community Music Academy at $40/hour.
• Teach music courses according to department needs and instructor expertise.
• Work with the program coordinator to ensure consistent and appropriate student learning.
• Utilize the College's learning management system (Canvas) to assess student projects and record grades.
• Regularly check your email account. Respond to emails/messages in a timely manner.
• Complete all required reports, such as early grade alerts, midterm grades, and final grades.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Guitar, another Music field with guitar as a primary instrument, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to play in various styles (pop/rock, jazz, classical, etc.)
• Proven record of quality instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college-level musicians.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
• Ability to teach courses in other areas (Music Appreciation, Aural Skills, Music Theory, etc.)

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Link(s) to recordings of the applicant playing in at least two different styles (pop/rock, jazz, classical, etc.)