Chair of Music Department
PER CBA
OVERVIEW: Lincoln University (LU), a historically Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university is one of the 3 state-related institutions within the Pennsylvania Higher Education System. The university enrolls over 2,000 students, employs more than 100 full-time faculty members, and offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, and selected graduate programs.
JOB SUMMARY:Conducts University Courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares and delivers lectures to students.
Compiles specialized materials for assignments.
Stimulates class discussion.
Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
Relevant duties will pertain to teaching Intro to Music
EDUCATION:- Master's Degree required, Ph.D preferred
EXPERIENCE:- Minimum of two years teaching experience in a higher education setting
QUALIFICATIONS:- Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to make decisions supporting the department's mission and goals.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
- Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
- Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Course specifics include;
Teaching students to recognize the different listening elements as they pertain to the following musical eras.
Middle Ages (450-1450)
Renaissance (1450-1600)
Baroque (1600-1750)
Classic (1750-1820)
Romantic (1850-1900)
Black genres in music (1900- to the present)ring shouts, spirituals blues, ragtime, R&B,, neo soul, hip hop and the genesis of these forms.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in a university campus environment. All classes are currently taught in-person and faculty are required to be present on campus to teach their courses. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions.
Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture by fostering a dynamic community of faculty, administration, and staff.
