Announcing Search: Adjunct String Methods Instructor
The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Department of Music invites applications for an adjunct (part-time) instrumental music education faculty member specializing in strings—specifically in teaching violin, viola, cello, bass in school ensemble and community contexts. We are seeking an individual who will teach string methods classes across the year as follows:
- String Methods 1—meets once a week for 50 minute sessions during the Fall 2024 semester
- String Methods 2—meets once a week for 50 minute sessions during the Spring 2025 semester
Courses provide first and second year instrumental music education students with foundations of string methods in the context of building music literacy skills through performing, responding, creating, and connecting. Candidates who have experience employing culturally responsive approaches, teaching music from aural and notated traditions, and/or integrating musical, social-emotional, and social justice learning goals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree. The UMBC Music Department is particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been underrepresented in the professoriate. Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Prof. Brian Kaufman (
brian.kaufman@umbc.edu) by Monday May 6, 2024:
1. Resume/CV (attachment)
2. Three references with contact information (no letters at this time please)
Don't meet every single qualification? At UMBC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We would also be happy to address any questions you might have about the application process. For questions, please contact Professor Brian Kaufman, Department of Music:
brian.kaufman@umbc.edu.
This Friday 2/9 and Saturday 2/10 at 6:30pm in the Dance Technology Studio (PAHB231) you can view
Infinite Transformations, a multimedia installation with sound design by music professors Linda Dusman and Alan Wonneberger.
See below for more information:
Join us for Infinite Transformations, a multimedia, transdisciplinary installation presented in conjunction with performances by Baltimore Dance Project on February 9 and 10. Conceived by Foad Hamidi (assistant professor of information systems) and Linda Dusman (professor of music) and created as part of an Imaging Research Center (IRC) Faculty Fellowship, the project brings together the fields of bio art, audio design, and visualizations, with a creative team involving Lee Boot, Ryan Zuber, and Alan Wonneberger, and with choreography by Carol Hess.
Infinite Transformations can be viewed in the Dance Technology Studio, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building on the second floor off the Linehan Concert Hall lobby. The installation will open at 6:30 p.m. both evenings, and will include a repeating dance portion from 7:20 to 7:50 p.m.
