Adjunct Faculty Music (Evergreen)

Adjunct Music Department (Evergreen)

Located in Redmond WashingtonDigiPen Institute of Technologyis a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science Game Design Digital Audio and Music Computer Engineering and Digital Art and Animation as well as Masters degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

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Reports to:Music Department Chair

TheMusic DepartmentatDigiPen Institute of Technologyinvites applicants forpotential future positionsofAdjunct Faculty Music Instructor. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

DigiPens comprehensive Music Department provides a wealth of entry points into the multifaceted discipline. Our faculty brings expertise in a wide range of instruments and performance styles as well as professional experience in the studio doing sound design and composing for video games and films.

Whether its honing their performance chops through ensembles and private lessons refining their theoretical and compositional foundations or learning the technical ins and outs of waveforms sound synthesis and audio engines students taking courses within the department will leave with dynamic skills they can apply on-stage or in the addition students will have the opportunity to put their skills to work by composing and recording music for student animation and video game projects.

After completing the application process you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted you will be added to ourpool of pre-approved adjuncts. TheMusic Departmenthires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

TheMusicDepartmentis accepting applications for adjunct instructors for courses such as:

• Music Theory and Musicianship
• Sound Design Project
• Music History and Literature
• Private Instrument Lessons
• Private Voice Lessons
• Other courses as needed

This is an ongoing posting. For more information about DigiPens offerings visit:

Current Courses DigiPen

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit (on Moodle) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Organize class activities demos and assignments
• Relate assignments and tests to learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants if required; supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours
• Provide input create and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours (does not apply to private instructors)
• In-person teaching with online classes when necessary located in Redmond WA

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction
• Specialized knowledge in Computer Sciences as needed such as: scientific and information visualization user experience computer organization
• Skills in Word PowerPoint Moodle and MS Teams

Qualifications / Competencies

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Music or related degrees
• Relevant academic experience and/or relevant industry experience
• Team player with ability to solve problems independently
• Solid grounding in interdisciplinary teaching
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology
• Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles special needs etc.

Salary Range:

$1000 $9072 per term depending on credit hours class size and faculty rank

Not benefits eligible.

Application Procedure:

Applications should include or you will be asked to provide the following:

A cover letter
Current curriculum vitae / résumé
Academic Transcripts of most recently attended educational institutions
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of experience on maximizing quality and engagement across broad subjects and perspectives

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check employment verification and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Complete application files will be accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for one year. While we sincerely appreciate all applications only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Notes:

• All Adjunct positions are part-time temporary assignments (for no more than one semester at a time) dependent upon student enrollment and instructional needs and subject to budget consideration and approval. DigiPen Institute of Technology reserves the right to extend application deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institutes intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age socioeconomic status veteran status nationality culture religion and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.