Adjunct Professor Music Technology

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration:Open to the Public

Employment Status: Part -Time Temporary

Pay Plan Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01

Salary Range: Commensurate based on ranking and experience

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Location:4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge skills and credentials needed to launch enhance or change careers. The University of the District of Columbia is seeking an experienced instructor to teach courses in music technology and supervise and maintain music technology facilities and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned undergraduate courses in music technology.
• Maintains current knowledge pertinent to area of assignment and instructional methods.
• Provides students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes teaching methodology attendance policies in line with those of the institution assignments and deliverables timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Uses the institutions learning management system to post syllabus assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Supervises and maintains music technology facilities and equipment.
• Collaborates with other faculty on interdisciplinary projects
• Assesses regularly and gives timely feedback to students.
• Examines and remediates ones instructional practices to more effectively engage and support students of diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Maintains records of enrollment and attendance assessments and grades; submits class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
• Participates in Course Assessments.
• Monitors UDC email for program updates and information
• Attends required professional development and/or University meetings.
• Adheres to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirement

1. Bachelors degree in subject or related subject field and/or equivalent professional experience.
2. Prior teaching experience in the field or demonstrated potential for effective teaching and/or industry training.
3. Commitment to working in a collaborative environment with other team members.

Information to Applicant

1. Proficiency in modern music production techniques related software (Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) such as Logic Pro or Pro Tools) hardware and hands-on experience in the field.
2. Proficiency in standalone audio editing software.
3. Proficiency in music notation software such as Sibelius.
4. Expertise in curriculum development and design.

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory background investigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at .

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: