Adjunct Faculty for Music Department

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Adjunct Faculty for Music Department 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

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!

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 from evaluation of reading responses, presentations, original creative work, and other assignments and activities related to course material.

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.

Preferred Qualifications Benefits Summary

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

• Benefit Hub (discount perks)
• Free Parking
• 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. U.S. News & World Report rates La Verne Online No. 1 in California for the third consecutive year and 24th best in the country. Washington Monthly's 2016 "America's Best Colleges for Adult Learners" rankings place La Verne No. 3 among private, 4-year institutions in California.

La Verne is Tier 1 in U.S. News 2017 "America's Best Colleges" National University rankings for the seventh straight year, and again made Forbes "America's Top Colleges" rating (WASC Accredited).

Physical Demands Summary

Hiring Pay Rate

Hiring Salary Per Hiring Rank:

Adjunct Instructor (no terminal degree): $27.04

Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree): $28.08

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AF019P Job Open Date 03/03/2020 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary

Posting Specific Questions

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• InsideHigherEd.com

• HigherEdjobs.com

• Referred by University of La Verne Employee

• University of La Verne Website

• ScholarlyHires.com

• Other

• • Which courses are you interested in/able to teach? Be sure to include department name and course number.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Course Syllabi
• Transcripts

Optional Documents