Music Theory Instructor
Company:
Spelman College
Job Location:
Atlanta, 30314
Category:
Music
Type:
Full-Time
Faculty/Type Title
Music Theory InstructorBegins
Spring Semester 2025About the College
Spelman College seeks instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.Position Description
The Department of Music at Spelman College is seeking a dynamic and experienced part-time instructor to teach Music Theory and Musicianship I. This position offers an exciting opportunity to guide students in their foundational study of music theory within a supportive, inclusive academic environment.Music Theory and Musicianship I is the first semester of a two-semester sequence required for all music majors and minors. This four-credit course integrates both music theory and musicianship. The music theory component (Monday-Wednesday) focuses on tonal harmony, harmonic analysis, and voice leading, while the musicianship class (Thursday) aims to develop sight-reading and aural skills.
This course will be taught in-person.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
Teach Music Theory and Musicianship I, meeting in person Monday through Thursday from 12:00 to 12:50 pm.
Provide timely and constructive feedback on student assignments, homework, and assessments.
Participate in departmental activities, contributing to a vibrant and collaborative academic community.
Encourage student engagement and support academic success.
Departmental Engagement:
Demonstrate a commitment to the values of a liberal arts education and actively engage in departmental events.
Professional Development:
Stay current with pedagogical practices and engage in professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Qualifications
A master's degree in music theory or a closely related field.Experience teaching music theory and sight-reading at the undergraduate level.
Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to students.
Posting Number: F548P
Open Date: 10/02/2024
Close Date: 11/02/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference
11/06/2024COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol
Due to the heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 and the spread of variants, Spelman College strongly recommends that faculty, staff and students receive a COVID-19 vaccine and adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
