Job Details

Adjunct Lecturer I, Applied Guitar

Position Number: 6418654
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Adjunct Lecturer I, Applied Guitar

Position Title & Department:
Adjunct Lecturer I, Applied Guitar

Posting #
5311
Department Description:
The Music Department at the University of San Diego, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, is dedicated to providing exceptional undergraduate music education within a vibrant liberal arts context. We serve as a dynamic hub for musical creativity, offering a wide-ranging and inclusive curriculum alongside a rich array of ensembles that reflect diverse musical traditions and styles. Our distinguished faculty bring broad expertise across the musical spectrum and are deeply committed to student success through personalized mentorship and small, engaging classes. In keeping with our liberal arts mission, the department actively contributes to the cultural and intellectual life of the entire campus community. We offer a comprehensive Music major with emphases in Performance, Teaching & Learning, Composition, Theory, and History & Culture. Additionally, we provide a flexible General Music major and a Music minor, both well-suited for students pursuing dual degrees or interdisciplinary interests.

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:

Position Summary: Teach class guitar, primarily for beginning students, and private applied guitar lessons to students of varied levels. An ideal candidate will have experience teaching beginning and more advanced students in classical and additional styles ( jazz, rock, etc.) This position also requires the instructor to work closely with the department chair, operations manager, and applied area as needed.

Work Schedule: Tuesdays 12:15-2:15pm (class guitar) and applied students as arranged by the instructor, which consists of ten 50-minute lessons per semester, per enrollment.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements:
Masters degree or significant professional experience required.
Posting Salary:
$2,227.65-$2,265/unit

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload the following to your application profile for the hiring managers' review:

Current curriculum vitae;
1-page letter of interest describing your teaching and playing experience and why you think you are a good fit for the position (see prompts below); and,
Contact information for three references (including phone and email).

Contact: Dr. Meghan Hynson, mhynson@sandiego.edu.

A committee will review applications starting August 6 and request Zoom interviews with applicants later that month. Official transcripts will be requested at a later time.

If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
Additional Details:
The University of San Diego sits on the Indigenous homeland of the Kumeyaay people. The San Diego region is the third most populated area for American Indians in California and is surrounded by four autonomous Indigenous nations: the Kumeyaay, Luiseno, Cupeno, and Cahuilla. These four nations, represented by 19 tribes, make San Diego County home to the largest concentration of individual tribes in the United States. San Diego is also the second largest city in the state, near the busiest port of entry on an international border, and hosts significant ethnic, immigrant, and refugee communities from around the globe, including Central America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Africa. Serving more than 5,500 undergraduate students, the university holds a commitment to advancing academic excellence, global citizenship, ethical knowledge and conduct, and compassionate service.

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/497086