Position Title: Applied Studio Instruction: Woodwinds (Adjunct)
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About USAO: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts college
located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 40 minutes from Oklahoma City, and is a member of the Council
of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).
It is charged by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education “to provide an outstanding general education program for the State of Oklahoma with strong
offerings in the liberal arts and sciences.
The experience will feature interdisciplinary team-teaching and
will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.
” To support this charge USAO is directed “to
assemble a faculty whose interests, knowledge, and experiences transcend their specialized fields of
graduate study and who are dedicated to liberal arts education.
” For more information about USAO, see
www.
usao.
edu.
Salary: Without terminal degree: $700/contact hour
Reports to: Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts
Position Details: Part-time
Hours: Arranged
Start Date: As soon as possible
Supervisory Duties: N/A
Position Summary of Responsibilities:
The Department of Music at The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma seeks applicants for a part-
time, adjunct position teaching private studio instruction for undergraduate woodwinds.
The candidate
will:
• Coordinate student performances on bi-weekly student recitals.
• Oversee student senior recitals.
• Candidates are encouraged to actively participate in juries,
• Recruit for their studios.
• Work collaboratively with music faculty.
• Participate in recital hearings and auditions.
Qualifications, Education & Experience:
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of study; demonstrated experience as a
performer and teacher; strong potential as a teacher of undergraduate students; the ability to easily
embrace new and changing modes of technology, especially Learning Management Systems and
recording technology.
Candidate should be comfortable teaching students of varying skill levels (music
majors and non-majors) and teaching a range of classical and modern techniques and repertoires.
A liberal
arts and/or interdisciplinary background is preferred.
USAO is committed to building a culturally diverse
faculty and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
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To apply:
Complete the USAO application at ( https://usao.
edu/about/personnel.
html ).
Along with the application,
please attach a letter of interest, detailed resume, 3 professional/academic references, and any necessary
transcripts.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:
This institution, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order
11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran
in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
This includes, but is not limited to, admissions,
employment, financial aid, and educational services.
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