[Hiring] Instructor @Louisiana State University

Role Description

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking an adjunct in Africana Studies to teach in an online format the following 3 credit course as part of our Bachelor of General Studies in Africana Studies program: AFST 3030 – Black Musical Traditions. This course acts as a survey of Black African musical traditions, examining West & Central African musical ideas and tracing the spread and manifestation of these ideas in the variety of music of the Atlantic World.

• Developing a class syllabus
• Ordering required textbooks before start of class
• Preparing lectures or teaching PDFs and student assignments
• Being available for student conferences
• Presenting instruction based on online course description
• Submitting attendance reporting
• Evaluating student performance on assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Submitting midterm and final grades according to university regulations
• Providing student evaluation of the course
• Building positive rapport with students and faculty

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Music or Africana Studies or a related field
• Teaching experience preferred

Requirements

• Ability to instruct online in Moodle (an online course in how to teach online and how to use Moodle may be required)
• Availability for student conferences
• Ability to grade assignments and examinations
• Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing qualifications, a CV, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts, a Disclosure Statement, and a professional writing sample will be required prior to employment
• All application materials should be uploaded to the application

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• More!