Millersville University of Pennsylvania Looking for Adjunct Instructor of Music – 3 Credit Course Full Time

Requisition Number: F02612

Department: Music

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Music/Tell School of Music is accepting applications for a Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching a course MUSI495: Audio and Music for Video.

A complete application comprises the following:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.
• Two samples of professional work in the field.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus, and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,600 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. One thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, in research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Music or related discipline
• Minimum of five years working full-time in the music and/or media industry
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Music or related discipline.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Job Description

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructor is responsible for teaching a 3-credit MUSI495: Audio and Music for Video course in the Department of Music’s Music Industry program. This is an advanced course in techniques for composing, scoring, and producing music and sound for video and film. Students will learn how to record and mix for visual media-specific applications. Students will be required to complete numerous technical and creative projects including composing for specific visual applications and mixing multi-tracked recordings in synchronization with visual media. In addition to teaching the course, the instructor will maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in the course.

For details, please see:

The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27).

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:

In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:

Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Department of Music/Tell School of Music offers degrees in Music, Music Education and Music Industry to over 200 students. It prepares performers, educators and music industry professionals. In addition to is exceptional academic curriculum, students participate in the full set of ensembles, commercial bands and choirs. Music Department is housed in a state-of the art facility with multiple performance halls, rehearsal spaces and recording studios.

Posting Close Date

07/05/2023