Adjunct Faculty, Music Composition Instructor

Whatcom Community College; Bellingham (WA); Vor Ort; USD 6.700 - 11.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty, Music Composition Instructor to begin Winter Quarter 2027. The teaching will occur in the Arts, Humanities & Languages program, with one-on-one composition lessons, and students assigned quarterly with times arranged between instructor and student. The Successful candidate will:

The Successful candidate will:

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required in Music Composition or closely related field.
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing curriculum using evidence-based, student-centered, equity-minded teaching practices.
• Experience teaching in higher education, including online instruction and use of learning management systems such as Canvas.

Aufgaben

• Develop, prepare, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based music composition education.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to support program development.
• Apply expertise to ensure workforce-aligned curriculum.
• Teach in-person, hybrid, and online courses as needed.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain office hours and respond to student inquiries.

Kenntnisse

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Student-centered pedagogy

Inclusive teaching

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Music Composition, or closely related field

Master's degree in Music Composition, or closely related field

Tools

Canvas

Jobbeschreibung

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu

About Our Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://www.bellingham.org

General Description Of Work

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Music Composition Instructor

Classification: Faculty

FTE: Varies, course assignment dependent

Schedule: Varies, course assignment dependent

FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt

Teaching Modality: In person

Job Summary

The Adjunct Faculty, Music Composition Instructor, will teach within the Arts, Humanities & Languages program beginning Winter quarter 2027. Faculty will teach individual composition lessons in a one-on-one setting. Students will be assigned as needed on a quarterly basis and meeting times are arranged between instructor and student. The Successful candidate will:

• Maintain an active career as a composer, arranger or performing musician.
• Have experience teaching music composition to adult students.
• Have a broad background of experience that includes classical composition and other contemporary styles.
• Use student-centered, inclusive pedagogy and teaching methods.
• Engage in collaborative communication practices and activities with students and colleagues.

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

• This Adjunct Faculty position reports to the Dean for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.

Essential Functions

• Develop, prepare, and deliver high quality, evidence-based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce aligned curriculum.
• Uses student centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.
• May teach in-person, hybrid, and/or online courses.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain office hours at times and places convenient for students and respond to student emails and requests in a timely manner.
• Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the academic discipline, including current research, trends, and developments in the field.
• Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and relevant accreditation standards and higher education regulations.
• Skill in effective teaching, classroom facilitation, and classroom management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team‑based, committee, or interdisciplinary settings.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations through adaptable and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Ability to assess student performance fairly, provide constructive feedback, and manage sensitive or complex student situations with professionalism.
• The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Work is completed primarily in the classroom environment. Position will sometimes perform standard office tasks and operate standard office equipment. Position may be required to traverse or travel across campus to other campus buildings for applicable meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Music Composition, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Music Composition, or closely related field.
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing curriculum using evidence-based, student-centered, equity-minded, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Experience teaching in higher education, including online instruction and use of learning management systems (e.g. Canvas).
• Demonstrated ability to teach and support diverse and historically underserved student populations, incorporating feedback to improve learning outcomes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills, with experience working in team‑based environments.
• Leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to the mission and role of community colleges.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Licensure, Certification & Other Necessary Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and sexual misconduct review.

Salary

• $770.00 per student, for winter quarter 2027.

Benefit

• Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter).

Start Date

• Winter quarter 2027. Quarter begins on Wednesday, January 6th, 2027.

Application Due Date

• For best consideration, applications packets should be received by Monday, November 23rd, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.

Mission, Vision & Promise

Mission: Whatcom Community College contributes to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical, and lifelong learning, preparing students for active citizenship in a global society.

Vision: Whatcom is a supportive community, empowering lives through education.

Promise: We transform lives through education. We accomplish this by supporting student growth, respecting student investment, embracing diversity, promoting excellence and creating opportunities.

EEO Statement

Whatcom Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, ancestry, ethnicity, family status, immigration status, citizenship, socioeconomic status, genetic information or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources, by phone: [phone] or email: [e-mail] , 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.

For Title IX compliance: Title IX Coordinator, by phone: [phone] or email: [e-mail] , 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.

WCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access & Disability Services office by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail] , or Washington Relay: 711