Adjunct Instructor in Music - Double Reeds (Oboe/Bassoon) Job at Union Universit

Adjunct Instructor in Music - Double Reeds (Oboe/Bassoon)

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor in Music - Double Reeds (Oboe/Bassoon)

Division: College of Arts & Sciences (DIV)

Department: Music

Location: Jackson

Job Summary: Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Music – Double Reeds (Oboe/Bassoon).

About Union University: Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Teach applied double reeds (oboe and bassoon), ensemble coaching, woodwind techniques, and woodwind pedagogy. Candidate must have the ability to teach Musicianship/Aural Skills and Woodwind Improvisational Techniques in a variety of styles. Courses include:
• MUS 150 Applied Lessons Freshman (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS 250 Applied Lessons Sophomore (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS 350 Applied Lessons Junior (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS 450 Applied Lessons Senior (Oboe/Bassoon)
• MUS 155, 255, 355, 455 Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
• MUS 238 Woodwind Methods
• Provide direction and supervision for student chamber groups as assigned.
• Perform in Faculty and University ensembles as directed.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Music degree in Oboe or Bassoon Performance, Oboe or Bassoon Pedagogy, or equivalent is required. This position also requires the ability to work in a team leadership setting and strong collaborative skills. The ability to teach Music Theory and Aural Skills courses are preferred. The candidate must also have the ability to perform in a variety of music styles, including but not limited to classical music, popular and rock music styles including improvisation, and jazz or blues.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Oboe or Bassoon performance, Oboe or Bassoon Pedagogy, or equivalent. Extensive solo, symphonic, and/or chamber music performance experience and teaching experience at the college level and/or the commercial industry is also preferred.

Christian Commitment:

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. (Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values is a link to here)

Physical Requirements:

The work performed by this position is of a general office/administrative/teaching nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer, and communicate on the telephone and in writing. Work performed does require some walking on campus, extended periods of time sitting, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Number: F088P

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Documents to Apply:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Other (1)

Supplemental Questions:

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