Adjunct Faculty Music Department

Kaskaskia College; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Music Department. The role involves teaching music courses, maintaining records, and fostering a diverse learning environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Music and demonstrate a commitment to student-centered learning. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of students in a dynamic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music or related field required.
• Commitment to student-centered learning and technology in delivery.
• Experience teaching private music lessons is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties for music courses.
• Maintain attendance and grade records.
• Ensure classroom environment is conducive to learning.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Presentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music

Master's Degree in Music or Music Education

Job description

To perform instructional and other related duties in the Colleges Music program.

Organizational Relationship:

Adjunct faculty member reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences, who reports to the Vice President of Instructional Services, who reports to the President.

Qualifications for the Position

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Music or related field.
• Commitment to student-centered learning and the use of technology and innovation in the delivery of instruction through various modes of delivery such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats.
• Excellent communication, organization, planning, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as promote and foster a teamwork environment with entire college community.
• Commitment to community college philosophy.
• Experience teaching private music lessons

Preferred:

• Masters Degree in Music or Music Education, or Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Music.
• Experience teaching private music lessons in the area of vocal, percussion, woodwinds, and/or brass

Essential Functions:

• Perform instructional duties as assigned for subject area.
• Remain abreast of current trends, technologies and information in subject area.
• Prepare or update syllabi as needed for all courses in which the adjunct faculty member has instructional responsibilities.
• Recommend textbooks and equipment, which the instructor deems necessary in instructional assignments.
• Ensure classroom/lab area has sufficient inventory of supplies to be used for instructional purposes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment conducive for learning.
• Maintain attendance and grade records and provide these records for review as requested.
• Perform assessment of student learning and participate in college wide assessment program.
• Communicate with department faculty regularly to ensure consistency in curriculum, assessment, etc.
• Report absences from assigned responsibilities promptly to the Academic Dean.
• Ensure access to students and college employees through timely communication.
• Promote an educational environment that recognizes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of academic excellence.

Other Functions:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Controls:

Adjunct Faculty member is expected to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Consultation as necessary is available with Program Coordinator or the Academic Dean.

Guidelines:

Adjunct Faculty member is expected to follow all college policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Adjunct Faculty member is expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and fairness.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Duties will be performed in an academic environment consistent with the program of study and the needs of the student. Environment may be prone to frequent distractions and interruptions. Travel within the college district, as well as occasional overnight travel may be required as necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Kaskaskia College
Human Resources
RE: Adjunct Faculty Music Department IS082923
27210 College Road
Centralia, IL 62801
618-545-3072
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As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.