Classical Music, Communication Skills, Course Coordination, Detail Oriented, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Higher Education, Laptop PC, Mentoring, Music, Music Education, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Orthodox, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, System Integration (SI), Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, WorldView, Writing Skills
General Job BriefThe Percussion Instructor's primary duty is to teach undergraduate private instruction in Music-related courses. The Percussion Instructor will teach MLI111P: Applied Lessons: Percussion with potential for other Music courses as assigned by the Department Chair. Instructors are responsible for preparation and delivery of all course materials--including the syllabus, lecture, and other course delivery preparation, while keeping attendance records. Primary duty is to instruct undergraduate students in Private Percussion Lessons with support toward Recitals, Concerts, and Studio Classes. This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Typical Duties
Primary Duties
- Instructing students in a private music lesson environment.
- Development of written syllabi and required course materials.
- Supervision and instruction of students in the classroom, keeping attendance, private instruction, and/or lab settings.
- Student assessment and recording grades.
- Scheduling, preparing, and supervising course appropriate performances, i.e. Recitals, Studio Classes, Concerts, Chapel services, etc.
- Participation in departmental and university-wide meetings and committees.
- Attendance at mandatory Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
- Maintaining office hours to advise and assist students.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.
- Provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff.
Other Duties and Responsibilities- Collaboration, organization, and efficiency are critical to success in this role.
- Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
- Commitment to the University's faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
- Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
- The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
- Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.
Education and Experience- Master's degree in Music is required; percussion performance, instrumental conducting, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience in the field of Music and/or specified Music discipline is highly desirable.
Ability and Skills - Demonstrate advanced ability in specified music discipline.
- Ability to teach in a variety of musical genres, including drum set in a variety of modern styles and music in the classical tradition.
- Ability to contribute to recruitment events; desire to build a university percussion studio preferred
- Strong oral presentation and written skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others and to work harmoniously with related personnel.
- Professional, energetic, positive attitude, self motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with various instructional delivery systems including integration of technology into coursework.
- Requires working on a computer, PC or laptop; ability to work these and office related equipment.
- Dedication to honoring Christ with words, deeds and behavior.
Time Required- This is a part-time Adjunct Teaching position. Work hours are subject to:
- Preparation of class schedule and syllabi prior to semester start.
- Meeting classes and performances on all days and for the complete times indicated on the official ACU semester class schedule.
- Complete all grading to submit Final Grades by stated deadline.
- Attendance of required Faculty meetings.
Fair Labor Standards ActThis position is part-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.A
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