Adjunct Faculty, Department of Music at Kean University in Union, NJ

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External Applicant Instructions Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application. Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate. In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit. College of Liberal Arts, Department of Music Adjunct Faculty Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of nearly 19,0000 students worldwide. Kean creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research and impactful public engagement. Kean, a proud R2 Research University, continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six colleges – the College of Business and Public Management; the College of Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology; Michael Graves College; and the College of Health Professions and Human Services - offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees over a full range of academic subjects. Kean also offers six doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options for graduate study leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. The University is also a higher education innovator within the State of New Jersey, partnering with Ocean County College, in Toms River, New Jersey and Brookdale Community College, in Lincroft, New Jersey, to provide access for students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kean. The Kean Skylands campus, located in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, is designed to serve as an outdoor living laboratory for field-based scientific study and other classroom and field instruction. We are excited to invite Adjunct applications for upcoming semesters. Please note that Adjunct faculty positions at Kean University are filled on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted if, and when, there is an available opening or possible future opening. Cello Studio – to teach private cello lessons in-person and possibly assist with Chamber Music and Orchestra at the Union campus. Lesson scheduling to be arranged with students; Orchestra meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Expertise in cello pedagogy and experience in high-school level recruitment and outreach required. Applicants with an active performance career and community engagement are preferred. Violin Studio – to teach private violin lessons in-person and possibly assist with Chamber Music and Orchestra at the Union campus. Lesson scheduling to be arranged with students; Orchestra meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Expertise in violin pedagogy and experience in high-school level recruitment and outreach required. Applicants with an active performance career and community engagement are preferred. Music Specialist – to teach classes, lessons, or ensembles in one or more of the following areas at the Jersey City campus: music theory, sight singing & ear training, music history, private studio lessons, music in general education (music survey, music fundamentals), and small ensembles. Applicants with prior experience in higher education and an active performance or related professional music career are preferred. Opera Workshop – to lead the Opera Workshop program weekly on Saturday mornings, from 9am-11:45am at the Kean Union campus. All adjunct positions are non-tenure track. They require a master’s degree in a related field and teaching experience unless otherwise indicated; candidates with an ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is requir