Adjunct Professor - Music Theory Job at Houston Baptist University in Houston

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Position Summary

Houston Christian University seeks an Adjunct Professor to join the Department of Music with expertise lecturing in Music Theory.

Job Status: Exempt

Reports to: the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

Job Responsibilities

• Teach courses in undergraduate Music Theory, Sight-Singing, and Aural Training.
• Other duties may include teaching additional classes depending on skills and specializations.

Qualifications

• MM, DMA, or PhD in Music Theory.
• Ability to teach courses in music from a Christian worldview and demonstrate enthusiasm for our classical liberal arts core curriculum which includes embracing the need for these courses to complement each other.

Additional Information

Direct questions about this position to Dr. David Kirkwood, Chair, Department of Music at dkirkwood@hc.edu.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

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