Adjunct Faculty - Applied Music Instructor (Violin)

Holyoke Community College; Holyoke (MA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Holyoke Community College seeks an adjunct Music instructor to provide quality Applied Music instruction on a semester basis. Lessons may be 30 or 50 minutes, with compensation based on number of students and lesson duration.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, recording student progress, and guiding learners to campus services while maintaining academic integrity. The position reports to the Music Department Chair and Dean.

Formación

• Masters Degree in related field.
• Expertise as a concert or solo performer.
• Commitment to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver 30- or 50-minute Applied Music lessons as assigned.
• Arrange materials and equipment to meet course objectives in collaboration with the Department Chair.
• Record and report student performance data, including final grades, promptly.
• Support students’ learning goals and direct them to campus services as needed.
• Attend all scheduled lessons and coordinate make-up lessons when necessary.

Conocimientos

Music instruction

Concert performance

Live performance

Student assessment

Educación

Master's Degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and/or Department Dean. Adjunct faculty provide a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis.

The Music Department Chair assigns both major and non-major students for study with Applied Music instructors. Lessons may be 30 or 50 minutes, and faculty compensation is based upon the number of students assigned and the duration of each student’s lesson.

Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Primary Duties

The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course.

Such activities can include, but are not limited to:

• a.) Cooperative learning.
• b.) Experiential learning,
• c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.

The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the Department Chair.

The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.

The adjunct faculty member will be supportive of students' learning goals by:

• a) Focusing on student learning outcomes
• b) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students
• c) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.
• d) Making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.
• e) Maintaining the academic integrity of the college.
• f) Making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.

The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.

Applied Music instructors are expected to attend all scheduled lessons and participate in activities of the Music Department. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a lesson, he/she will arrange a make-up lesson convenient for the student.

Requirements

Masters Degree in related field; expertise as a concert or solo performer; Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

Adjunct Faculty, MCCC Unit Position (Spring, 2027)

Compensation

Continuing Education scale salary; no benefits (As per rates for 50/30 minute lessons).

Funding Source

Trust

Eligibility and Background Check

• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
• Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.