What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Harp position at Campbell University?
Department: Fine Arts
Status: Part Time
Position Summary:
The Adjunct Harp Instructor will work in the Music Department of the Division of Fine Arts in the College of Arts and Science, giving weekly Applied Harp Lessons to Harp majors, minors, and non-major students. The Applied Harp Lessons are designed to help students pass the Harp Proficiency Guideline Exams.
Teaching experience, commitment to excellence, and innovation in undergraduate teaching are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage teaching materials and standard literature for Harp Performance
- Administer weekly assignments that permit measurement of knowledge, abilities, and/or performance
- Post grades on the Blackboard Grade Center and well as Campbell’s Self-Service portal
- Maintain timely communications with students, staff, and supervisors at all times
- Interact with students in a positive manner, listen effectively, and field questions pertaining to subject matter
- Assess participation and performance of students
- Administer exams according to university guidelines
- Complete student record keeping in a timely and accurate manner
- Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and Information Security including FERPA, and other state and federal regulations
- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree in Harp Performance, or Music Education is desired.
- Minimum of 2 year's experience working in higher education as an instructor is required.
- Minimum of 5-year's experience of private Harp teaching is required.
- Experience working as an orchestra/large ensemble harpist is desired.
- Demonstrated abilities for working in an academic setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to sight-read effectively
- Familiarity with standard harp literature
- Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and common methods of digital communication including web/text/chat platforms
- Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, collegiately, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, university officials and the public
- Exercise independent judgement and maintain strict confidentiality as necessary
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.
