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Title: Adjunct Instructor, Applied Music

Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Music

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Adjunct

Appointment Percentage: 50

Months per year: 4.5 

Salary Range: $370.00 per credit

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: No

Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: No

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Job Purpose:

The Music Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking an instructor to teach the following: applied voice (2 positions) - including a weekly studio class, applied piano, and applied flute. Juries and studio classes are compensated in addition to the weekly lesson time. Faculty teach 12 lessons per semester to each student. 1 credit equals 30 min. and 2 credits equals a 60 min. weekly lesson. Lessons are preferably given during business hours, however, evening flexibility is also a possibility. Additional opportunities for GU Adjunct Faculty can include recitals, and potential for teaching academic courses based on the faculty’s expertise and needs of the department.

About Gonzaga University and Spokane, Washington
Founded in 1887, Gonzaga is a private, liberal arts institution located in Spokane, WA. Gonzaga’s mission reflects its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic identity. The Department of Political Science awards the BA degree and enjoys a growing enrollment of politically involved, social justice-minded students. Our average class size is under 25, enabling our faculty to invest in engaged pedagogy and transformational teaching. Gonzaga has been ranked in the top 20 for excellence in undergraduate teaching among National Universities by US News and World Report.

Gonzaga’s 152-acre campus sits along the Spokane River within walking distance of downtown Spokane, on the ancestral homelands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Spokane is the second largest city in Washington and pairs a lower cost of living with many urban advantages, including a conveniently located international airport, a vibrant art community, and a range of exciting restaurants. Located on the east side of Washington State, Spokane offers many options for outdoor enjoyment including hiking, boating and fishing on numerous local lakes, and several ski resorts within driving distance.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Provide weekly one-on-one applied instruction to music majors, minors, and non-majors.
• Prepare students for juries, recitals, ensemble performances, and other performance opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding progress, goals, and expectations. 
• Collaborate with ensemble directors and other faculty to support student performance within the department. 
• Submit grades according to established deadlines. 
• For applied voice, lead a weekly studio voice class. 

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Music
-Experience teaching applied lessons in one of the instrument areas listed.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.
-Experience teaching college age musicians.
-For applied piano, the ability to accompany instrumentalists in their recitals and juries

Educational Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials:

1. A cover letter that includes a one-page statement detailing your experience of teaching effectiveness including responding to the academic needs of learners from diverse communities;
2. A curriculum vitae that contains the contact information for two professional references who can attest to teaching effectiveness.
3. Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts;