Adjunct Faculty in Music at VCUarts

1 week ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Music is creating a candidate pool for potential adjunct teaching roles.

This candidate pool may be utilized to fill temporary teaching needs, provide specialized instructional expertise, or address unique programmatic requirements not currently met within the department.


Applicants will only be evaluated when an adjunct position becomes available.

Potential adjunct roles may involve teaching courses in various disciplines offered by the Department of Music.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted if an opportunity arises. For further details about the Department of Music, please visit our website.

Adjunct faculty members are expected to be engaged and proactive contributors to the Music community, demonstrating a commitment to collaborating with a diverse student body in an inclusive and learning-focused environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Master's Degree in Music, Music Education, Music Theory, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant teaching experience and/or strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven experience in fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or a commitment to doing so as a faculty member.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas such as Voice, Winds and Percussion, Strings, Piano, Jazz, and other relevant fields.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Doctorate in Music or Music Education.
  • Experience in teaching applied lessons across various skill levels.
  • Willingness to assist with recruitment, semester assessments, and support the Music department's vision and student development.

Application materials should include the following:

  • A current CV
  • A list of three references, including names and contact information (references will not be contacted without the applicant's consent).
  • A Diversity Statement. As a leading urban public research university, Virginia Commonwealth University is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment where all individuals can thrive.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 250-500 words) outlining their career aspirations and contributions to promoting these values.

This statement should reflect how personal experiences and academic and professional activities have contributed or will contribute to VCU's mission of advancing equity and inclusion.



Note:

Examples may include collaboration to achieve equity and inclusion goals; leadership roles that promote a welcoming and diverse environment; creative endeavors, research, and scholarship that advance equity; teaching and mentoring students; and engaging with underrepresented groups to enhance organizational experiences.

More information can be found at

VCUarts:

VCUarts is recognized as a top-tier arts and design institution, with over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in nationally acclaimed programs in design, visual and performing arts, supported by a substantial annual budget and endowment.

Students benefit from instruction by over 175 full-time faculty members, complemented by a dedicated support staff.

The School operates across two campuses, with a commitment to global partnerships that span various fields, including the humanities, healthcare, and business.

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to ensuring accessible and equitable environments for living, learning, and working, free from discrimination and harassment.

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