Instructor
Spelman College

Job Info

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Faculty/Type Title:

Instructor

Begins:

Institutional

About the College:

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description:

The Department of Music at Spelman College invites applicants for a one-semester, part-time instructor for the spring semester of 2024 to teach Survey of African American Music (SMUS 240). The successful candidate will possess a strong background in African American music and its cultural significance, as well as demonstrated expertise in engaging students through effective teaching methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct engaging and informative lectures on the survey of African American music, covering its historical, cultural, and musical aspects.
Organize and manage class effectively, utilizing appropriate teaching strategies to optimize student learning and participation.
Assess student performance through assignments, quizzes, exams, and other relevant assessment methods, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Music, Musicology, African American Studies, or a related field Demonstrated expertise in African American music, including its historical, cultural, and musical dimensions.
1 year of college level teaching experience, preferably in courses related to African American music or music history.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
A passion for fostering an enriching and stimulating learning environment.

Posting Number:

F464P

Open Date:

10/18/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement:

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol:

Due to the heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 and the spread of variants, Spelman College requires up to date COVID-19 vaccination of all faculty, staff, and students (collectively "Campus Community") that have job duties, attend classes, or are otherwise present on campus. You will need to submit proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination: full vaccination and a booster (when eligible) or a single dose of the bivalent vaccine) prior to your first day on campus or you may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement by providing the necessary documentation to: Yemi Brown, PharmD Manager of COVID-19 Operations, at ibiyemibrown@spelman.edu. Upon receiving your Spelman Technology log-in credentials, please keep your vaccination or exemptions records up-to-date using Etrieve.

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