Adjunct Faculty: Applied Music -Trumpet

Concordia University Ann Arbor is seeking part-time adjunct faculty in Applied Percussion in the Music Department of the School of Arts and Sciences. The appointment will begin in the Fall 2024 semester upon the hiring of a suitable candidate and may be a renewable position. Specific areas that may be filled include:

MUS 2331/3331 - Applied Trumpet Lessons

Successful candidates will be expected to schedule lessons (flexible times) with all studio students, develop a rigorous curriculum for individual musical development that includes both technical and expressive studies in all major areas of percussion performance (keyboard, snare, timpani), prepare students for regular performance in juries and recitals, assess students' progress in alignment with the Music Department handbook, and complete other compensated duties as assigned by the Director of Instrumental Activities, Music Department Chair, or Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Master's degree in music performance or music education from an accredited institution with an appropriate specialization in percussion, or demonstrate significant professional performance experience with a Bachelor's degree in music.
• Evidence of successful studio teaching experience.
• Evidence of successful recruiting of private studio students is highly desired.
• Membership in a Christian church

Compensation

This is a part time position. Salary is based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate within the parameters for per-credit applied music lessons set by the University.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Concordia University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender or age. However, Concordia University is a Christian educational institution operated by The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. Concordia University is a Higher Learning Commission accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering 60 undergraduate majors of study, 14 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral programs. Concordia University seeks faculty dedicated to excellence in college teaching. Concordia Ann Arbor is located on 187 acres overlooking the Huron River.

Applicants should attach a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, three references, description of teaching philosophy, with their online application available under "Employment "on the CUAA website at www.cuaa.edu on the CUW web site at www.cuw.edu. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials prior to July 5, 2024.

Further information on the Concordia Music Department can be found at: www.cuaa.edu/music.

Inquiries specific to the position description or instrumental music program can be directed to:

William Perrine, Director of Instrumental Activities

william.perrine@cuaa.edu

734-995-7232

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.