Adjunct in Applied Voice and Music Literature (Antiquity through Renaissance in Fall, 2021)

PRIMARY DUTY:  The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor in Music: Applied Voice and Music Literature (Antiquity through Renaissance).  Applied instruction will be solely face-to-face, on the Maryville campus, 30 or 60 minutes each, with flexible scheduling and the potential for all to occur one day/week.  Music Literature (Antiquity through Renaissance) is taught face-to-face in the fall semester Mondays/Wednesdays from 10:00-10:50 a.m. and via Zoom on Fridays from 10:00-10:50. The predicted load is 6-8 credit-hours (re-evaluated every semester), equating to lessons for approximately 10 students. Credit load is dependent on student enrollment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Design and deliver quality instruction in the applied voice lessons setting (one-half hour or hour) and in Music Literature (Antiquity through Renaissance)

1. Collaborate with campus faculty and staff in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.
2. Follow University expectations for assessment and reporting.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Earned Master’s degree in Music              
• Experience: Evidence of experience for successful studio and classroom teaching at the college level
• Skills: Demonstrated innovative teaching methodologies to engage learners; instructional technology skills (Zoom, especially); interpersonal skills, including oral communication and collaboration; committed to a focus on student success

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctorate in Music
• Experience: 3-5 years successful Applied Voice and/or Music History instruction at both the intermediate and advanced levels.
• Skills: Demonstrated innovative teaching methodologies to engage learners in the applied voice setting; instructional technology skills; interpersonal skills, including oral communication and collaboration; committed to a focus on student success.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Candidates for this position will work in an academic environment with collaborative team-based faculty and have access to the Internet for online course sites and materials, along with Northwest email.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:  University piano provided, sheet music, textbook, recordings.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Ability to complete essential classroom/lesson functions and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds  

COMMUNITY:  Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY:  With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

SALARY:  dependent on load (number of students registered for lessons)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until filed

DATE AVAILABLE:  Teaching will begin August, 2021        

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  A complete application consists of: 1) a letter describing your teaching experience and suitability for the position; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) transcripts (copies acceptable at the time of application); 4) contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, for three references

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:            

Dr. William S. Richardson, Search Committee Chair

Department of Fine and Performing Arts

800 University Drive

Maryville, MO  64468

660-562-1326

billr@nwmissouri.edu