Adjunct Instructors – Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Adjunct Instructors – Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies
Department Appalachian Studies – 21010
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Adjunct Faculty
Job Summary Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies at East Tennessee State University is seeking enthusiastic and experienced colleagues to become part of our part-time instruction team. The program serves primarily undergraduate majors and minors focused on bluegrass, old-time, country, and/or Celtic music studies.

Areas of teaching include:

• Private instruction on:
• Guitar
• Banjo
• Fiddle
• Mandolin
• Bass
• Resophonic Guitar
• Steel Guitar
• Electric Guitar
• Drums
• Celtic Instruments
• History classes in these traditional genres and American roots musics
• Music theory in these genres
• Recording technology and live sound reinforcement
• Industry classes like marketing, public relations, booking, and management
• Band and performance classes
• Career-oriented seminars
• Instrument maintenance and repair classes
• Songwriting
• Artistry/creativity courses Adjunct Professors with real-world expertise are valuable to the student experience at ETSU.

They are an important part of the learning community within our program and the institution. Part of the Department of Appalachian Studies at ETSU, the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies is the oldest and largest program of its kind at any four-year institution. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Professional-level ability on the instrument or voice, and ability to guide students from beginning through advanced levels; excellent teaching skills; extensive teaching experience; availability to be on ETSU campus in Johnson City, TN at least 1-2 days a week during Spring (Late January – Early May) and/or Fall (Late August – Early December) semesters. Required Qualifications Documented professional-level experience in the applicant’s field (i.e., toured with a professional band, hired at top-level camps, experience teaching in higher education, work as a luthier, produced professional recordings, delivered professional workshops, etc.). Preferred Qualifications Formal academic degrees or qualifications in related fields are advantageous. Bachelor’s, master’s, or other higher education degrees or certificates. Experience teaching in higher education. Salary $700-$900 per credit-hour, per semester, depending on qualifications
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00290P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 01/08/2020
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes