Adjunct Faculty, Music

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Music to prepare and deliver courses to a diverse student body. The role requires a Master's in Music or a related field and a commitment to student success through innovative teaching practices. Faculty members must maintain professional standards, assess student progress, and engage in professional development. Positions are often for multiple openings, with a job closing date on August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music or related field with 18 graduate hours.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using classroom technologies.
• Commitment to enhancing student retention and success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Music courses to a multicultural student population.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Experience with online learning management systems

Commitment to student success

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Master's degree in Music

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Music

Job Posting Title

Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver Music coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Music 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 meeting professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Required Education

• Master's degree in Music; or
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

Application Requirements

Upload the following documents to your application:

• Unofficial/copy of transcripts
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
• Cover letter - explaining interest in the position

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• 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

10

Job Posting Close Date

August 31, 2026

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety 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. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. The report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information.

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.