Adjunct Faculty Instrumental Private Lessons Instructor Applicant Pool

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Instrumental Private Lessons Instructor *Applicant Pool

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Arts and Media / School of Music

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Dean College of Arts & Media

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EXEMPTION: Teacher Exemption

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible (Ongoing)

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR
EMPLOYMENTCandidate must profess a Christian Faith maintain membership in a local congregation and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the Universitys Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Dr. Bob Brooks

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

We are looking for part-time adjunct faculty members to provide privateinstruction for various specific musical instruments to undergraduate students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach an undergraduate private instruction course in the School of Music.

Demonstrate effective teaching strategiesby planning and implementing a variety of teaching methods as well asassessment.

Maintain accurate records anddocuments submit timely reports and be responsive to include but are not limited to syllabi and grades.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in music is required. Teachingexperience preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thejob is sedentary in nature. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods oftime while performing office and computer operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Thisposition is a part-time/temp adjunct position (no more than 29 hours per week)that involves teaching in-person classes on campus at Hardin-Simmons Universityin Abilene Texas.

Must be a resident of the state of Texas

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including thoseprohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race colornational origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is aprivate university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas andmay lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU iscommitted to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith andfully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU providesreasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who areemployees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation wouldimpose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should bedirected to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

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