Adjunct Faculty- Applied Music (Brass)

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $50 per hour

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty - Applied Music (Brass) at the Sugar Grove Campus. This part-time, in-person role focuses on high-quality, one-on-one brass instruction during the 16-week MUS 284.700 term.

The position supports student success through structured lesson plans, flexible scheduling, and professional collaboration with faculty and staff. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Music (or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music preferred or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Music coursework.
• Experience teaching Applied Brass in community college or higher education desired.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS and teaching in multiple instructional modalities.

Responsibilities

• Design syllabi, lesson plans, and exercises tailored to individual students.
• Engage students to practice and meet course objectives and performance outcomes.
• Meet deadlines for attendance, grading, and data collection.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning and feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student needs and professionalism.

Skills

Teaching Brass

Instructional Design

Student Engagement

Independent Instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Music

18 graduate credit hours in Music coursework

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Adjunct Faculty- Applied Music (Brass)

Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Our Adjunct Faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to making a difference!

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Adjunct Faculty for Applied Music - Brass are responsible for providing high-quality, one-on-one instrumental instruction to individual students over a 16-week credit-bearing semester. Candidates will cultivate an encouraging and rigorous individual lesson environment that addresses diverse learning styles, helping students successfully meet established course objectives, technical benchmarks, and performance outcomes.

MUS 284.700 – Applied Lessons: Brass (16-week term)

1/19/2027-5/14/2027

Private lesson times are coordinated flexibly based on student and instructor studio availability. (Note: Waubonsee does not hire fully remote instructors due to the required in-person student support and performances).

Responsibilities

• Instructional Design: Design course syllabi, weekly lesson plans, technical exercises, repertoire selections, and formative/summative jury assessments tailored to individual student needs and skill levels.
• Student Engagement: Incorporate learning-centered principles and concepts, motivating students to actively practice, prepare, and participate in all aspects of the applied music experience.
• Compliance & Deadlines: Meet all college deadlines for submission of weekly attendance, midterm verification, grades, and data collection for assessment of student learning via the Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Technology Integration: Integrate instructional and studio technology appropriately to enhance student learning, feedback, and communication.
• Professionalism: Work collaboratively with professional music colleagues and division staff to serve the needs of students and the community; model professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Experience

Master’s degree inMusic preferred or master’s degree in related field and 18graduate credit hours in Music coursework.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching Applied Brass (or a related music field) at a Community College or Higher Education institution.
• Utilizing Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).
• Teaching and mentoring traditionally underserved populations.
• Incorporating technology, recording/audio tools, and multimedia applications into the music teaching and learning
• Teaching at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.
• Teaching in multiple instructional modalities.

Position Details

Grant Funded: No

Work Schedule: Fall Semester

Testing: No

Benefits:

Compensation$50.00/Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran