- Quarterly Lecturer in Music Department, Winter 2025 Quarter Santa Clara
- Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA, United States
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Position Title:
Quarterly Lecturer in Music Department, Winter 2025 Quarter
Position Type:
Temporary
Salary Range:
$9033 per 4 or 5 unit course
Purpose:
Position Title :
Quarterly Adjunct Lecturer in Music, Introduction to Listening:
Global, Winter 2025 Quarter
Position Type :
Temporary
Salary :
$9033 per 4 or 5 unit course
Starting Date:
December 16th, 2024
Purpose :
The Department of Music at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit,
Catholic university, invites applications for quarterly adjunct
lecturer(s) (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses in
Introduction to Listening: Global . Specific assignments will be
made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and
programmatic need. This course will be taught on Tuesday/Thursday
from 8:30 AM - 10:10 AM in the Winter Quarter. The successful
candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no
more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters.
Each quarter is 10 weeks long with an 11th week set for final
examinations. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if
the county health and university health condition deteriorate, the
successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course
online.
Basic Qualifications :
1. Terminal degree (Doctorate) in Music or a closely related field.
Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master's degree, accompanied by
commensurate experience in teaching, will be considered.
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Music at the college
level.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Ability to work well with colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications :
1. Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU
goals of diversity and equity,
2. Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of
undergraduate students.
Salary :
$9033 per 4 or 5 unit course
Responsibilities :
Teaching (100%)
Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any
quarter and no more than four in academic year, and will include
but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated
with the assigned courses, including:
a. Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a
timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the
discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course
description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely
feedback to students;
c. Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and
fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar
by the designated deadline;
e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all
courses;
f. Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the
University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to
design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the
relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.
Service (0%):
This position does not require service duties. You may be invited,
but not required, to attend department meetings or
activities.
Additional Information:
1. Course Description: This course explores the relationship
between music and culture as it introduces students to a wide range
of musical styles throughout the world. Designed for both majors
and minors, students will learn basic ethnomusicological concepts
and explore musical cultures from Africa, the Americas, the Middle
East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. (4 units)
2. Quarter Dates: Winter Quarter is ten weeks from Monday,
January 6th - Friday, March 14th, with final exams Monday 17th -
Friday, March 21st.
3. Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a
collective bargaining agreement between the University and the
Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”; see
https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).
Requested Application Materials:
Cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations for previous
courses, contact information for references. All materials should
be uploaded to the application website as PDF files. Questions can
be directed to music@scu.edu
This job ad will close on Oct 31st, 2024.
COVID-19 Statement
The health and safety of the University community is a top
priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are
fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are
safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of
serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources
if you have any questions.
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the
following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona,
and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to
perform their work within one of these states.
Work Authorization:
SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this
position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence
of identity and legal authorization to work in the United
States.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a
diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California
State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from
members of historically underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal
opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment
practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis
of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person
opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination
investigation or complaint process internally or externally.
Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix .
Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found
at
https://www.scu.edu/oae/ , (408)
554-4109, oae@scu.edu . Inquiries can also be made
to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil
Rights (OCR).
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number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified
individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply
with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an
accommodation should contact the Department
of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to
Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at
iahluwalia@scu.edu.
Santa Clara CA United States