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Posting DetailsJob ID: 151157
College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music
Responsibilities:The School of Music invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Musical Studies department teaching aural skills. Sections of this course meet twice a week for 50 minutes each class. There may be an option to teach multiple sections of this course.
Skills required:
- High level of musicianship, including piano proficiency, sight-singing, and rhythmic acuity
- Familiarity with teaching solfeggio and rhythmic solfge of any type
- MM in Music Theory, Music Education, Performance, or Composition
- Experience and success teaching aural skills at the university level
Requested materials:
- Cover letter addressing interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae
Close Date: Jun 30, 2025
Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1)C.V.(1)
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
