Adjunct Faculty - Music (Studio Saxophone)



Location:

Rock Hill, SC

Open Date:

May 30, 2023

Description:

Winthrop University, a highly ranked, public, comprehensive university, announces a search for an Adjunct Professor of Music (Studio Saxophone) in the Department of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The assignment commences in academic year 2023-2024, and subsequent assignments are determined on a semester by semester basis. 

Primary duties include: weekly applied studio instruction in saxophone and leading a weekly saxophone repertoire/studio class. Adjunct faculty are responsible for maintaining currency in their field(s) of expertise and participating in student learning outcomes assessment. Adjunct faculty are typically not required to participate in departmental service such as committee work, evaluations, and hiring committees. Winthrop enrolls a diverse student body, which closely mirrors the racial and ethnic diversity in the state, and has recently received accolades for its success in graduating students of color.

Adjunct faculty teaching undergraduate courses at Winthrop University are expected to hold a master's degree or higher in the teaching disciplines. In order to teach graduate courses at Winthrop University, faculty must have an earned doctorate / terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. Winthrop University gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. In cases of exceptional and significant professional experiences, the said experience may be considered in lieu of the terminal or master's degree if the candidate possesses at least 18 hours of graduate credits in the discipline.

Qualified and interested applicants are asked to apply via Interfolio and upload the following documents:

• a letter of interest


• curriculum vitae


• unofficial transcripts


• Links to two audio or video recordings of recent performances in contrasting styles


• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Elisa Koehler, Chair of Music, koehlere@winthrop.edu.

Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.