Lecturer in Electronic Composition (2024-2025 Academic Year)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Electronic Composition (2024-2025 Academic Year)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Department of Music invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer of Electronic Composition within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. This faculty position will teach applied lessons in electronic composition. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned.
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
  • Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi.
  • Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Expertise in industry-standard software related to composition and electronic composition; for example, Digital Performer, Pro Tools, Ableton, Max MSP, Finale or Sibelius, etc.
    • Expertise in hardware supporting aspects of electronic composition; for example, digital audio workstations, audio interfaces, microphones, MIDI controllers, effects pedals, etc.
    • Ability to deliver instruction both in-person and/or online as needed.
    • Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching.
    • Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed.
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    Master’s Degree in Composition or Music Theory.
    Required Work Experience
    Experience teaching music composition at the college or university level.
    Preferred Qualifications
    PhD in Music Composition or related field.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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