Carolina Hip Hop Institute Instructor - ChapelHill, United States - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Description

Posting Information
Posting Information

Department
Music – 310300

Application Deadline
03/27/2024

Position Type
Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title
Carolina Hip Hop Institute Instructor

Appointment Type
Instructor

Position Number
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Vacancy ID
F003074

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week
30


FTE
0.75

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date
05/01/2024

Estimated duration of appointment
1 Month

Position Information

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities .

Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Music at UNC-Chapel Hill offers a BMus and BA in Music and an MA and Ph.
D. in Musicology for undergraduate and graduate students.

Our educational mission is to teach music majors, provide general music courses for non-major students, and guide graduate students as researchers and teachers.

We serve the public by presenting performances and academic lectures by students, faculty, and guest artists and scholars. We offer over one hundred concerts and recitals each year. We have a state-of-the-art auditorium which includes recording (audio and video) capabilities as well as lighting and sound systems.

We have a total of 60 full-time and part-time faculty who teach approximately 2500 students during the academic year and another 200 during summer school.

Throughout teaching, research, and creative activities we share music's multiplicity of forms and meanings, connecting the study of music to the larger understanding of societies, and affirming music's importance as an expression of humanity.

Position Summary

The UNC Music Department's 'Carolina Hip Hop Institute' seeks two candidates: An instructor of MUSC 155 The Art and Culture of the DJ during the Hip Hop Institute offered in summer 2024.

The candidate should have extensive knowledge of DJ history/culture in relation to hip-hop and global music culture, knowledge DJ performance techniques across platforms of vinyl and digital DJing of beats and have experience teaching at a college level.

In addition, we seek a co-instructor candidate to serve as the instructor of MUSC 156 Beat Making Lab during the Hip Hop Institute offered in summer 2024.

The candidate should have extensive knowledge of Hip-Hop history/culture and digital production of beats and have experience teaching at a college level.

Please note:
The selected candidates will work from 3p-9p May 20-May 31st excluding Sunday, May 26th.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's Degree in Relevant Field or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience teaching at the college level.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.

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Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title
El Fisseha

Department Contact Telephone or Email
[email protected]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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Please note:
The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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