Adjunct Faculty for Music Department - Music of Latin America

Posting Summary Position Title Adjunct Faculty for Music Department - Music of Latin America Division Provost Major Department College of Arts and Sciences Department Music Department Location La Verne Main Campus University Overview Diversity Statement The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff.

Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities.

Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of adjunct faculty is to deliver instruction in the manner determined by the Music Program. In addition, faculty responsibilities may include :

• Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the Music Program.
• Determine student mastery of material and assign final course grades.

About the Course :

MUS 362 Music of Latin America

Studies musical styles, important musical genres, social functions, characteristics, and instrumentations of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

4.000 Credit Hours

This course is part of the Music Major / minor and the Latinx and Latin American Studies minor.

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne! Required Qualifications

• Must have a master’s, terminal degree, or equivalent experience in the field of instruction or related area.
• The demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• We invite candidates with a performance background in diverse Latin music styles, particularly those who have experience directing ensembles in various Latin music genres, to submit their applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching remotely / virtually

Benefits Summary Below is a list of benefits and perks offered to Adjunct Faculty :

• Benefit Hub (discount perks)
• Free Parking
• Adjunct Faculty Development Funds
• Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
• 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
• Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
• Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory Voluntary Contribution at anytime
• Medical (must meet hours)
• Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification. Hiring Pay Rate Hiring Salary Per Hiring Rank : Adjunct Instructor (no terminal degree) : $27.

04Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree) : $28.08

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