- Location
- Montgomery Music Building, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Wofford College Department of Music invites applications to establish a pool of qualified candidates to serve as adjunct instructors.
Opportunities may include applied instruction in voice or instruments, or classroom teaching in music theory, music appreciation, or other departmental courses. Our current needs include applied instructors in brass and percussion, as well as an instructor for class piano. The music program at Wofford is in an exciting phase of growth with strong support from faculty and administration for its continued development and expansion. Instructors will be contacted as openings arise.
EXPECTATIONS
Adjunct instructors at Wofford College work with undergraduate students in applied or classroom settings. All instruction is conducted in person on the Wofford campus. Specific teaching assignments and responsibilities will vary depending on student enrollment and departmental needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
A master’s degree in music (MM, MA, or equivalent) is required.
Demonstrated excellence as both a performer and teacher.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to student success.
College-level teaching experience is preferred.
APPLICATION
To be fully considered, please apply via the Wofford Careers Page and include the following:
1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Recordings of sample lessons and/or performances (for applied instructors)
4. Contact information for three professional references
Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview (in person or via Zoom) and may be asked to provide a teaching demonstration. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and kept on file for future consideration.
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six colleges and universities, as well as numerous civic arts and cultural
EEO STATEMENT
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