Adjunct Faculty - Management and Leadership in the Music Industry (ARTL-435)

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Company Description: Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership. Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for fifteenth consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for eleven consecutive years, Dean serves more than 1,000 full-time students and offers over 50 academic programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year. Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin rail station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus and Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 40 on-campus groups and organizations. Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more. What is The Dean Difference? The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academic support networks and community overlap, interweave, and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything. Job Description: Dean College's School of the Arts is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student-centered educator to teach Management and Leadership in the Music Industry during the Spring 2027 semester. The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds. We are seeking an adjunct instructor for ARTL-435: Management and Leadership in the Music Industry. ARTL-435 is a 3-credit class that meets for 2.5 hours/week. The adjunct pay rate is $3,300/section for a course that meets for the equivalent of three weekly contact hours per semester. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach. The School of the Arts provides a course charter with course objectives and learning goals as well as sample syllabi. All faculty are expected to make active use of the learning management system (Canvas) at least at a minimum level established by the College. The course description is as follows: An advanced overview in the history and development of today's music industry. The course will cover general business principles, the record industry, copyright/ intellectual property/ licensing, music publishing, artist management, new media and distribution, music in film, TV, and digital formats, and other topics. There is one ARTL-435 section available. It is scheduled to meet synchronously online on Monday & Friday, from 2:00pm-3:15pm EST. Position responsibilities include: Teach assigned courses in areas such as music, theatre, and arts leadership following an established schedule and course format. Create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes experiential learning and supports students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Implement and assess course objectives and learning outcomes as provided in the School of the Arts course charter and sample syllabi. Use the Canvas learning management system to support instruction, communication, and assessment at a level consistent with college expectations. Hold one office hour per week per course section to provide student support outside of class time. Uphold professional standards in the classroom, contributing to the overall quality and reputation of the School of the Arts. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and/or extensive professional experience in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline is required; a master's degree is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who can provide evidence of strong teaching acumen from a sound pedagogical and anatomical model. Experience teaching at the college level is preferred. Ability and willingness to be responsive and supportive to students through college online resources and digital tools, required. Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system, and classroom media, required; Expertise in learner-centered teaching, required. Experience using technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy, required. Experience and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles, required. Additional Information: Dean College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marit

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