What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - Music Department position at Columbia College?
Adjunct Instructor – Music History
Location: Day Campus; Columbia, MO
Department: Visual Arts and Music
School: Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Job Type: Academic
Term: Part-time
Pay: $2150 to $2350 per 16 week course (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
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Description:
The Department of Visual Arts & Music at Columbia College, Missouri Day Campus seeks an Adjunct (part-time) instructor to teach MUSI 323W: Music of the United States in the Fall 25 with possible renewal in Spring 26 for MUSI 223: Music History I.
Columbia College is known for its small class sizes, which enrich teaching and mentoring experiences. The successful candidate will join faculty and staff committed to innovative, student-centered pedagogy at a liberal arts and sciences teaching institution located in Columbia, MO, one of America’s most livable small cities. The Department of Visual Arts and Music currently has six other full-time faculty. This position will support students pursuing degrees in the BA in Graphic Design, BA in Art, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include a master’s degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of three years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean. The position requires an ability to effectively teach undergraduate courses, a commitment to student-centered learning, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to use various instructional technologies.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Salary : $2,150 - $2,350
