Part Time Music Composition Program Instructor

JOB TITLE: Part Time Music Composition Program Instructor

DEPARTMENT:  School of Music

REPORTS TO:  Director, Music Composition Program

Summary:

The School of Music Program in Composition seeks a part-time/adjunct instructor(s) to teach Harmony for Songwriters and Music Composition (Private Lessons) beginning Fall of 2023.

Expected to be positive thought leaders and demonstrate a desire to work collaboratively with a diverse student population in various idioms and styles. The University is particularly interested in reviewing applications from candidates with a demonstrated investment in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and whose identities and/or professional work intersect with or address historically marginalized communities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Teach private lessons to composition majors with focus in songwriting
  • Teach Harmony for Song Writers; guide students to develop a functional understanding of the way chord structures, chord progressions, and melodic components are used in songwriting.  
  • Attend department meetings, juries, readings
  • Establish an inclusive and equitable classroom environment and demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the University’s faculty, staff, and students
  • Complete all tasks and submit all required teaching materials, including but not limited to course syllabus, assignments, assessment of student work, providing constructive feedback, and issuing grades
  • Make yourself available to students for in-person or virtual office hours
  • Consider student feedback and contribute ideas for improving the student experience for this course

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.  Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Education:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Composition or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required.
  • A Master’s Degree is preferred. 

Experience:

  • Professional experience in related fields and teaching experience is required
  • Experience teaching at the college level is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:          

  • Possess a high level of music composition artistry and experience
  • Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultural perspectives, and ability to foster an environment of equity and inclusion
  • Open-mindedness and broad range of experience in regards to musical styles and approaches
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • None

About The University:

University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers and creative leaders for more than 141 years.  After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater and writing. It now features 30 undergraduate arts majors, 15 graduate programs and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance and Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery. Learn more about UArts.

 

TO APPLY: Interested, qualified applicants should submit letters of application and resumes to the Human Resources Department via email to jobs@uarts.edu. Please ensure job title is in the Subject line.
 

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