Adjunct Faculty (Pool) - Private Music Instructor

Position Summary:

The Department of Music at Vanguard University of Southern California invites applications for its General Music Private Instructor Adjunct Pool. This pool supports the department’s need for qualified instructors to provide private or small-group instruction in general music skills and applied music areas, as enrollment and program needs arise.

Private instructors play a vital role in mentoring students’ musical, technical, and artistic development while supporting Vanguard’s commitment to excellence, faith integration, and holistic education.

Appointments are made on a student-need and semester-by-semester basis.

Essential Functions:

• Provide weekly private or small-group instruction tailored to student skill level and academic goals
• Develop individualized learning plans that support technical growth, musicality, and professional preparation
• Prepare students for juries, performances, recitals, or competency evaluations as required
• Assess student progress and submit evaluations in accordance with departmental policies
• Maintain regular communication with students and applied faculty coordinators
• Support a positive, encouraging, and faith-informed learning environment
• Participate in faculty meetings or professional development as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Music or a closely related field (Bachelor’s degree with significant professional experience may be considered)
• Demonstrated excellence as a performer, educator, or applied instructor
• Experience teaching private lessons at the collegiate or pre-collegiate level
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Ability to support the Christian mission and values of Vanguard University

SALARY: $60 per hour

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays:

1. Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.

2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.

3. Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum vitae includes:

• Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.

• Majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration.

• With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment

• A specific listing of courses previously taught

• Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations

• With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment

• Any other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other.

References - Names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.