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East Tennessee State University, Appalachian, AL, United States

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Adjunct Instructors - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies

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Job Title: Adjunct Instructors - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies
Department: Appalachian Studies - 21010
Pay Grade: 1
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies at East Tennessee State University is seeking enthusiastic and experienced colleagues to become part of our part-time instruction team. The program serves primarily undergraduate majors and minors focused on bluegrass, old-time, country, and/or Celtic music studies. Areas of teaching include:

  1. Private instruction on:
  • Guitar
  • Banjo
  • Fiddle
  • Mandolin
  • Bass
  • Resophonic Guitar
  • Steel Guitar
  • Electric Guitar
  • Drums
  • Celtic Instruments
  • History classes in these traditional genres and American roots musics
  • Music theory in these genres
  • Recording technology and live sound reinforcement
  • Industry classes like marketing, public relations, booking, and management
  • Band and performance classes
  • Career-oriented seminars
  • Instrument maintenance and repair classes
  • Songwriting
  • Artistry/creativity courses
  • Adjunct Professors with real-world expertise are valuable to the student experience at ETSU. They are an important part of the learning community within our program and the institution. Part of the Department of Appalachian Studies at ETSU, the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies is the oldest and largest program of its kind at any four-year institution.

    ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Professional-level ability on the instrument or voice, and ability to guide students from beginning through advanced levels; excellent teaching skills; extensive teaching experience; availability to be on ETSU campus in Johnson City, TN at least 1-2 days a week during Spring (Late January – Early May) and/or Fall (Late August – Early December) semesters.

    Required Qualifications

    Documented professional-level experience in the applicant’s field (i.e., toured with a professional band, hired at top-level camps, experience teaching in higher education, work as a luthier, produced professional recordings, delivered professional workshops, etc.).

    Preferred Qualifications

    Formal academic degrees or qualifications in related fields are advantageous. Bachelor’s, master’s, or other higher education degrees or certificates. Experience teaching in higher education.

    Salary

    $700-$900 per credit-hour, per semester, depending on qualifications.

    Documents Needed To Apply

    Required Documents
    • Cover Letter
    • Resume
    Optional Documents
    • Transcripts
    • Other
    • Media File

    East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities.

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