Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Lincoln University
Job overview
The General Music Adjunct - String Instructor at Lincoln University teaches stringed instrument courses, primarily focusing on violin, to undergraduate students, contributing to the rebuilding of the university's instrumental program.
Responsibilities and impact
The instructor is responsible for teaching during fall and spring semesters, preparing and delivering lectures, creating assignments, stimulating class discussions, and grading examinations or delegating grading tasks.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) and at least two years of higher education teaching experience, with strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, and the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
Work environment and culture
The role requires working within a culturally diverse organization and maintaining a high level of professional appearance and confidentiality.
Company information
Lincoln University is an academic institution focused on rebuilding its instrumental music program with plans for a future Symphony Orchestra.
Team overview
The candidate will report to the Chair of the Music Department and join the Music Department team engaged in revitalizing the instrumental program.
Unique job features
The position is unique in its focus on rebuilding the university's instrumental program and developing a future Symphony Orchestra, emphasizing string instruments with a specialty in violin.
Company overview
Lincoln University is a historically black university located in Pennsylvania, renowned for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs. It generates revenue through tuition, grants, and partnerships with various organizations. Founded in 1854, it holds the distinction of being the first degree-granting HBCU in the United States, with notable alumni including Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes. The university emphasizes a commitment to social justice, leadership, and global engagement.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your teaching experience in higher education, especially focusing on string instruments with an emphasis on the violin, to align with Lincoln University's immediate needs.
Emphasize your pedagogical skills, ability to prepare lectures, develop specialized assignments, and stimulate class discussions, showcasing your capability to contribute to rebuilding the instrumental program.
Apply through multiple channels such as Lincoln University's official career portal, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant academic job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current faculty members or the Chair of the Music Department on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on the university’s initiative to rebuild the instrumental program or expressing enthusiasm about contributing to the future Symphony Orchestra.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'string instruments,' 'violin specialist,' 'higher education teaching,' 'pedagogical skills,' and 'music education' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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