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The Department of Media Arts at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Music Production for the spring semester beginning January 27, 2025. This position is to teach MUS 114: Popular Music Theory II and MUS 114L: Popular Music Theory II Lab. MUS 114 and 114L are the second courses in a two-semester theory sequence for Music Production majors.

• Master’s degree or higher in area related to music (performance, composition, theory, musicology, ethnomusicology) or Bachelor’s degree and three years of field-related experience
• In-person instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:10-2:40p (MUS 114), and Wednesdays 10:20-11:20a (MUS 114L)
• Demonstrated ability to engage a diverse student population
• Conversant in popular music genres
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Canvas learning management system
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required. 

• Previous experience teaching at the university level

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