Job Description

Job Location: Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC 29688
Position Type: AdjunctEducation
Level: Graduate Degree

Position Summary:
The Cline School of Music at North Greenville University is taking applications for an adjunct bass instructor. Primary responsibility will be teaching private bass lessons to undergraduate students.
North Greenville University is a teaching university of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and is a tobacco and alcohol-free campus. All NGU professors are expected to be orthodox Christians who have a strong personal faith, are role models in their piety and ethics, are regularly reflecting upon how their faith influences their discipline and are willing and able to mentor students in their own relationship with Jesus Christ.
Faculty of the University shall, by accepting each year’s employment agreement, annually
- Affirm an understanding of, and willingness not to teach contrary to, the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
- Affirm understanding of, and willingness not to teach contrary to, the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for teaching private bass lessons to undergraduate students, including majors,  minors, and elective.
- Prepare for course(s) by organizing and becoming familiar with student material
- Prepare lesson plans and course material as required
- Effectively organize and present subject matter to students
- Objectively assess students for academic performance
- Ensure security of assessment tools and confidential documentation
- Effectively utilize Canvas learning management system
- Appropriately maintain student records, grades, and attendance to ensure accuracy
- Meet all university deadlines for syllabi and grade submission
Physical Requirements
- Hearing:  Hear well enough to teach bass lessons
- Dexterity: Ability to demonstrate performance techniques
- Mobility:  Teach classes, move between departments, and attend meetings across campus.
- Talking:  Teaching classes and private lessons.
- Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is a part-time position in the Cline School of Music and reports first to the director of string studies, and then to the Associate Dean of the School.
WORK SCHEDULE
The working hours of the University are M thru F 8:00 to 5:00, however times beyond those may be required. The schedule of the adjunct will be determined by the mutually determined teaching assignments.

Qualifications
- Master’s degree in bass music or a related field
- Preference will be given to applicants holding a terminal degree
- Experience and a passion for teaching
- Evidence of scholarly potential
- Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with biblical model