Term Faculty: Music Program

Job description

Description The Department of Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2018-2019. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The appointment is a 9-month, non-tenure-track, term position for the academic year, and will commence on August 27, 2018. The position will require the incumbent to teach three undergraduate courses per semester in music, including, but not limited to music theory, ear training, and General Education courses for non-majors (now called the “AU Core”). Depending on area of specialization, the candidate may teach composition lessons and/or innovative courses that serve a liberal arts program in music. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in Department and University activities and service. Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin on May 14 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. The Department of Performing Arts ( american.edu/cas/performing-arts ) offers undergraduate degree programs in Dance, Music, Theatre/Musical Theatre, and Audio Technology, as w...