Adjunct Faculty, Music

KEAN

. Teach private cello lessons in person at the Union campus and possibly assist with Chamber Music and Orchestra .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeUnion • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,100 - $2,225 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cello and Violin Pedagogy, with a strong background in teaching music theory, sight singing, and ear training. Proficient in utilizing Learning Management Systems and experienced in high-school level recruitment and outreach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In MusicTeaching ExperienceCello Pedagogy ExpertiseViolin Pedagogy ExpertiseProficiency In Learning Management System

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Hard Skills

Cello PedagogyViolin PedagogyMusic TheorySight SingingEar TrainingMusic HistoryPrivate Studio LessonsChamber MusicOrchestraHigher Education Experience

Soft Skills

Student EngagementCommunicationScheduling FlexibilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeABDEd.D.Ph.D.

Industry Keywords

Music EducationRecruitmentOutreachPerformanceNew Jersey First Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach private cello lessons in person at the Union campus and possibly assist with Chamber Music and Orchestra
Teach private violin lessons in person at the Union campus and possibly assist with Chamber Music and Orchestra
Teach Music Specialist classes, lessons or ensembles at the Jersey City campus, including music theory, sight singing and ear training, music history, private studio lessons, music in general education and small ensembles
Lead the Opera Workshop program weekly on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Kean Union campus
Provide required availability outside the classroom for students during each semester or session
Schedule availability around student needs
Potentially teach online classes for Kean Global
Work at assigned New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites based on operational and university needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a related field required
Teaching experience required unless otherwise indicated
Candidates with an ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply
Proficiency in a Learning Management System required
Cello Studio: expertise in cello pedagogy and experience in high-school level recruitment and outreach required
Violin Studio: expertise in violin pedagogy and experience in high-school level recruitment and outreach required
Music Specialist: prior experience in higher education and an active performance or related professional music career preferred
Submit a cover letter indicating availability for days, evenings or weekends and preferred campus location
Submit a resume and contact information for three professional references
Official transcripts required before appointment
Newly hired employees must establish a principal residence in New Jersey within 365 days, as required by the New Jersey First Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

$75 additional per credit beginning in the 13th semester taught
Availability may be provided in person or virtually
Opportunity to teach online classes for Kean Global