Posting Details Job ID: 47734
College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music
Position Description: The Department of Performance of The School of Music at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in adjunct faculty teaching opportunities. Adjunct teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the department will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however the Department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.
Required: Master of Music or equivalent professional experience in the subject area to be taught
Application Instructions: This posting applies to the following areas and courses: Applied Lessons for voice, strings (violin, viola, cello, bass), woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone), brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba), percussion, guitar, piano or harpsichord; jazz piano, jazz bass, jazz saxophone, jazz trumpet, jazz guitar, jazz percussion. Courses in Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, Pedagogy for voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion or piano, Orchestral Repertoire for strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion, Jazz History
The candidate must have demonstrated experience in working in teaching in an diverse learning environment.
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enroled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,400 and $6,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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