Assoc. Professor - Music teaches courses in the discipline area of music. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Assoc. Professor - Music provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Assoc. Professor - Music typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The University of Bridgeport is seeking candidates for Assistant Professor of Music in the College of Science and Society. The position also includes teaching, service, and administrative duties in the Music Education Teacher Certification program in the School of Education.
The successful candidate will teach courses across a wide variety of disciplines to support the undergraduate and graduate curricula and fulfill the department's administrative needs.
This is a 12-month full-time position with a start date of August 2024.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Teaching and Advising:
Administrative Duties:
A key aspect of this position will be administrative service in the College of Science and Society and in the School of Education. The duties for service to the Undergraduate program include, but are not limited to:
The duties for service to the Graduate program include, but are not limited to:
Other Expectations:
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Required Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
Preferred Special Requirements:
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
Required Materials:
For Primary Consideration, please apply by June 1st, 2024. Please contact Russell Fisher, rfisher@bridgeport.edu with any questions
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)
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