SME/ Adjunct Faculty, Music and Culture - General Education - Online Campus

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>The General Education Department is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Adjunct Faculty member to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and instructor for the online course, "Music and Culture – History of Rock & Roll." This humanities course explores the evolution of rock and roll and its profound impact on society. The successful candidate will not only facilitate the course during the Summer and Fall terms but will also lead the development and design of the online curriculum. We are looking for an individual who can translate a deep passion for music into an engaging, accessible learning experience for students from all academic backgrounds. This is a remote position.</p><p></p><p><b>Principal Duties:</b></p><p></p><p>· Course Development (SME): Lead the design and development of the online "History of Rock & Roll" course, ensuring the curriculum is academically rigorous, culturally comprehensive, and optimized for an asynchronous online environment.</p><p>· Instruction: Teach the course during the Summer and Fall terms, fostering a vibrant online classroom community through high-impact engagement strategies.</p><p>· Cultural Contextualization: Deliver content that addresses the nature and function of music across a variety of cultural, social, and historical contexts, moving beyond mere chronology to explore the "why" behind musical movements.</p><p>· Student Engagement: Utilize creative pedagogical approaches to make the subject matter compelling and relevant for non-music and non-history majors.</p><p>· Assessment & Feedback: Provide substantive and timely feedback on student work, focusing on the intersection of music history and humanities-based critical thinking.</p><p>· Collaboration: Work closely with instructional designers and department leadership to meet course launch deadlines and quality standards.</p><p></p><p><b>Position Qualifications:</b></p><p></p><p>· A Master’s or Doctoral degree in the Humanities, Music, History, or a closely related field is required.</p><p>· Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the history of rock and roll and its sociological implications.</p><p>· Proven experience in curriculum development, specifically for online, asynchronous delivery.</p><p>· Strong background in the humanities with the ability to analyze music as a cultural and social force.</p><p>· Documented success in teaching undergraduate students, with a particular ability to engage students from all backgrounds.</p><p>· A visible passion for music and the ability to share that enjoyment through effective digital communication and storytelling.</p><p>· Proficiency with the Canvas learning management system and educational technology tools.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Apply Link:</b></p><p><b>Company:</b></p>The Chicago School

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