The University Of Denver is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Lamont School of Music in D

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Work type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Faculty
Division: Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

With approximately 300 music students, The University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music in The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptionally talented and diverse student body as well as a faculty recognized nationally and internationally who tour, record, perform, publish, present scholarly work, and compose at the highest professional levels.

Position Summary

The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver seeks to hire adjunct instructors for the 2024-2025 academic year to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. These may include, but are not limited to, studio instruction in multiple music styles, ensemble directing or coaching, and academic courses.

Essential Functions

• Provide instruction in academic classes, ensembles, and/or applied music
• For faculty offering studio instruction, assist in auditioning and recruiting students
• Grading student work which encompasses, as applicable, assignments & exams, juries, and comprehensive assessments related to degree completion

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• For faculty offering studio instruction: ability to recruit students
• Teach and work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, and staff

Required Qualification

• Master’s degree in Music or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in higher education
• Regional, national, or international reputation in area(s) of expertise

Work Schedule

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

The course rate for this position ranges from $824.00-$10,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• CV
• Cover letter outlining area(s) of interest, expertise, and availability

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.