Adjunct Faculty, Audio Technology & Industry (Record Industry)

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Audio Technology & Industry department. This role involves teaching the Record Industry course, evaluating student performance, and engaging with a diverse student population. Candidates should have a strong background in music and relevant industry experience, along with effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree with relevant experience required.
• Three years of music industry related experience is necessary.
• Experience in various areas of the record industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in Audio Technology & Industry.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in Music, Commercial Music, R-T-F or Business

Associate degree in Music, Commercial Music, R-T-F, or Business and 3 years non-teaching work experience

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

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Adjunct Faculty, Audio Technology & Industry (Record Industry)

Apply locations Highland Campus time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R-7690

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at12:00 A.M.on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Audio Technology & Industry (Record Industry)

Job Description Summary:

The Audio Technology & Industry department is seeking a candidate to teach our Record Industry course.

Job Description:

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of ATI to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.

• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.

• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.

• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.

• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.

• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.

• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.

• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.

• Bachelor’s in Music, Commercial Music, R-T-F or Business (management, marketing, etc.); or

• Associate degree in Music, Commercial Music, R-T-F, or Business and 3 years non-teaching work experience

Required Work Experience

• Three years of music industry related experience.

Other Requirements

• Experience in a broad cross-section of the record industry, including A&R, publishing, distribution, publicity and marketing, and product management.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Highly organized

• Clear and effective communication skills

• Able to engage and oversee students in project-based learning

Application Requirements

Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.

1. Upload the following documents to your application:

• Unofficial/copy of transcripts

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé

• Cover letter - explaining interest in the position

2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [e-mail] . This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university’s registrar’s office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:

ACC Human Resources

Attn: Prisca M. Baker

6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224

Austin, TX 78752

Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number of Openings:

1

Job Posting Close Date:

June 30, 2025

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

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