Adjunct Faculty - Choral Studies, Music Education and Sacred Music

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Position Information

Requisition Number

23J332236

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty - Choral Studies, Music Education and Sacred Music

Position Description

The Department of Choral Studies, Music Education and Sacred Music at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor(s) in Music Education, to teach the following classes for the Fall Semester beginning Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

• ME 592: Creativity and Music Technology
• Student Teacher Supervision
  
  

ME 592 Creativity & Music Technology 2 Credits
Creativity and Technology in the Music Classroom is designed to prepare students to foster musical creativity using a variety of approaches and tools. In particular, students will use equipment such as digital audio workstations, MIDI controllers, microphones, and SmartBoards to facilitate rich and engaging creative experiences. Students will explore ways to structure learning experiences in response to the needs and interests of students, and will examine current thinking and trends related to the uses of creativity and technology in the music classroom.

Prerequisite (s): Junior status or permission of instructor.

Responsibilities:

• Create a syllabus that addresses the learning goals for ME 592.
• Teach students how to effectively use and incorporate technological equipment in their lesson planning. (Specifically: digital audio workstations, MIDI controllers, microphones, smartboards, Garageband, etc.)
• Examine current thinking and trends related to the uses of creativity and technology in the music classroom.

Student Teacher Supervision


This adjunct position will supervise Music Education students that are student teaching during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Responsibilities:

• Complete formal observations of the Student Teacher Candidate
• Analyze and critique immediately after each observation, identifying specific strengths and refinements, utilizing professional oral and written expression
• Be knowledgeable about the assessment instrument and accurate evaluation procedures, allowing ample time for observation and assessment
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with the cooperating school and/or district
• Serve as a resource for the Student Teacher and maintain weekly communication throughout the semester.
• Maintain effective communication with the Cooperating Teacher, Music Education Faculty, and Student Teacher Placement Office.
• Encourage responsibility and creativity in the student teaching experience
• Keep accurate records on the Student Teacher Candidate

Position Requirements

ME 592 Creativity & Music Technology Position Requirements:

• 3+ years of demonstrated successful music teaching experience in a public school or private school setting.
• BM Music Education; MM Music Education or Master of Music
• Demonstrated extensive experience incorporating technology in the classroom
• Demonstrated experience with music software programs (i.e., Finale; Sibelius); digital audio workstations; smartboards; GarageBand
• Highly organized
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working partnerships

Student Teacher Supervision Position Requirements :

• 5+ years of demonstrated successful music teaching experience in a public school or private school setting.
• BM Music Education; MM Music Education or Master of Music
• Demonstrated Choral emphasis for Middle and High School
• General Music Emphasis for Elementary

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Location

Lawrenceville, NJ

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

No

If yes, # of pounds.

Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing?

Yes

Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs?

No

Do the essential functions of this job require stretching?

No

Do the essential functions of this job require bending?

No

Divisional Unit

Academic Affairs

Department

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Position Type

Part-Time

Employment Group

AAUP

Work-Year

Semester

Open Date

07/06/2023

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidence

Optional Documents