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Rowan College at Burlington County ADJUNCT FACULTY – Music & the Child (MUS 250) in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
ADJUNCT FACULTY – Music & the Child (MUS 250)
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ADJUNCT FACULTY – Music & the Child (MUS 250)
Salary
$0.00 Semi-Monthly
Location
Mount Laurel, NJ
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
00819
Department
Adjunct (Liberal Arts)
Opening Date
04/30/2021
Description
Benefits
Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
This adjunct faculty position teaches MUS 250 Music & the Child at RCBC. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of the Department Chairs, Department Program Coordinators, and the administration of the Division of Liberal Arts to facilitate class instruction, evaluate student performance, develop and manage syllabus and course materials, and comply with any Department, Division, or College requirements.
OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public. Adjunct faculty work with our Department Chairs, Coordinators, and Administrative team to ensure successful course delivery for our students.
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:
Assists college with student outcomes assessment efforts and/or Program assessments if need, by participating in the planning, data collection, and/or reporting as relates to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to help future parents, caregivers, and teachers understand the processes that underlie music learning and how to weave music into the lives of young children in developmentally appropriate ways. We will explore repertoire that enhances the receptive and expressive systems of young children, design tools that will help children to use music to augment life experiences, and gain practical experience incorporating music making and musical play into activities for individuals or small groups.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Describe and provide specific examples of how music supports learning
• Explain why all children are born musical and what human systems are required to receive, understand, and make music
• Illustrate the primary sequence of musical development
• Discuss environmental factors impacting the growth of musical development
• Demonstrate ways to provide a positive environment that supports music development
Complete Course Outline can be found here:https://rcbc.edu/sites/default/files/Documents/Course-Outlines/MUS/MUS%20250%20Course%20Outline_June%202020.pdf
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The adjunct faculty workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless additional course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College. Adjunct Faculty are paid by the credit hour. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and Manage syllabus and course materials – selecting and compiling tests, assignments, online discussion exercise that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
Facilitate class instruction – administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on Blackboard Grade Center. Be prepared for class and meet with students on time and as scheduled or if teaching online to be responsive and “present” throughout the semester.
Comply with department, division, and college requirements – this includes using any required textbooks and online resources for a specific course, using Blackboard Grade Center, and completing required attendance reporting.
Respond promptly to grade determination – adjunct faculty should submit grades for any assignments, assessments, participation activities, etc. in a timely manner and within the required deadlines.
Input final grades in web advisor and turn in final grades and attendance records to the Division by the end of semester deadline.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements : Master’s degree or above in Music or Music Education; focus on elementary education preferred.
Experience Requirements : Minimum of one year of elementary education experience required; some prior teaching experience with college level population preferred.
Required Documents: A resume or CV and cover letter are required to complete the application process:
Official transcripts required upon hire
Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for this position. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain on file for up to 12 months.
Additional Information
Technology Tools, Blackboard LMS, and Webex Videoconferencing
In order to enable Adjunct Faculty to be effective and to meet the requirements associated with relevant teaching conditions , RCBC has outlined 1) appropriate Technology Tools, 2) a minimum level of proficiency with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and remote delivery, and 3) Webex Videoconferencing resources.
1) Technology Tools
Adjunct Faculty should have access to a computer less than 6 years old and equipped with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable high-speed internet service.
2) Blackboard LMS
Adjunct Faculty must participate in Blackboard training with a verified level of proficiency in the following two self-paced courses A) ‘Getting Started with Blackboard Learn’ and B) ‘Learn Teaching Essentials for Original’.
3) Webex Videoconferencing
Webex is RCBC’s accepted videoconferencing platform and allows for real-time instructor-student interactions and breakout sessions, for example. RCBC has created two interactive workshops, a maximum of one-and-a-half hours long, to address topics of interest to both beginner and advanced users. Recorded sessions will be continuously available for faculty viewing.
Alternative Benefits Program
Agency
Rowan College at Burlington County
Address
900 College Circle Drive
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054
Phone
856-222-9311 ext. 1584
Website
http://www.rcbc.edu