Multicultural Music Instructor – Part-Time University Teaching

Job Description

Job Duties

• Deliver comprehensive music instruction for undergraduate courses within the Spring semester, focusing on both Western and Arab music traditions.

• Develop and execute course syllabi that integrate musicology, performance, and ethnomusicological perspectives.

• Facilitate interactive learning environments through lectures, music demonstrations, and student-led performance reviews.

• Evaluate student academic progress via performance assessments, written examinations, and creative projects.

• Provide academic mentorship to students, guiding them in the technical and cultural nuances of global music systems.

• Maintain rigorous academic standards in alignment with Abu Dhabi University’s accreditation and institutional benchmarks.

• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the broader academic community of the College of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences.

• Utilize university learning management systems (LMS) to manage course materials, attendance, and grading.

Requirements

• Possess deep subject matter expertise in music theory, history, and the specific tonal systems of Arab music (Maqamat).

• Demonstrate superior English language proficiency to deliver academic lectures and provide written student feedback.

• Adapt teaching methodologies for a diverse, cosmopolitan student body representing over 60 nationalities.

• Manage classroom dynamics with professional groundedness, fostering an inclusive environment for musical exploration.

• Navigate university-level administrative tasks including course registration, grade submission, and student consultation.

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and a bridge-building mindset between different global musical traditions.

• Maintain reliable attendance and professional accountability throughout the designated Spring semester.

Qualifications

• Academic Credential: Hold a Master’s degree (minimum) or a PhD in Music, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or a closely related field.

• Experience: Previous teaching experience at the university level is strongly preferred.

• Technical Skill: Mastery of Western music notation and Arab musical traditions is mandatory.

• Language: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is considered a distinct advantage.

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