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Job description
Description
The School of Music (school-of-music) at West Virginia University invites applications for part-time Adjunct positions to teach undergraduate, graduate, or non-credentialled courses.
The college currently offers the following programs:
Graduate Programs
Conducting MMus
Music Business and Industry MA (online)
Music Education MMus
Music Theory MA
Musicology MA
Performance MMus
Piano Pedagogy MMus
Conducting DMA
Performance DMA
Undergraduate Programs
Music BA
Music and Health BS
Music Business and Industry BA
Music Composition BMus
Music Education BMus
Music Performance BMus
Music Therapy BMus
Descriptions for the undergraduate sequences are available online in the school-of-music/music-undergraduate
In addition to the above programs, the college offers The Community Music Program and the Mountaineer Marching Band.
Qualifications
Adjunct teaching positions prefer candidates that possess a terminal degree (master's or doctoral) in a closely related discipline, along with related professional experience. Candidates that possess a bachelor's degree in a related discipline along with substantial, highly specialized industry experience will also be considered.
Review of applications occurs on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted at any time when an opportunity in his/her expressed interest or professional area becomes available. Applications submitted through the online form will remain active for the calendar year in which they are submitted. Salary is established on a per-course basis. These positions are not anticipated to be benefits-eligible.
Required Application Materials:
To be considered for adjunct teaching opportunities, please complete the online application form and attach a single Word or PDF document that contains your 1) cover letter and 2) resume/CV with 3) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation. In your cover letter, be sure to connect your professional experience and teaching strengths/experience as it relates to the courses you are applying to teach. The WVU School of Music instructors are engaging, dynamic, and leaders in their respective fields, so please tell us what you will bring into the online classroom to ensure a valuable, interactive learning experience for students.
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Who can apply
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