Adjunct Faculty, Music, Piano

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach Music, specializing in Piano, for the upcoming academic year. This role requires a Master’s degree in Music and experience in teaching, focusing on fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The instructor will fulfill educational responsibilities while embodying the college’s values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master of Music degree required.
• Two years teaching experience in group piano and applied lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied piano to majors and non-majors.
• Participate in evaluations and comply with departmental standards.
• Commit to the college's mission and core values.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Education

Master of Music degree in Piano Performance or Piano Pedagogy

Job description

Position Title:Adjunct Faculty, Music, PianoJob Description:POSITION TITLE:Adjunct Instructor, Music: Piano
STATUS:Part time
DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Faculty
HIRING RANGE: Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2024 to Summer 2025: $1005.00 if candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and $1056.00 if candidate holds a Ph.D, Ed.D, or J.D.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

An adjunct community college instructor is an instructor hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified to teach. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required. Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach applied piano to piano majors and non-majors.
2. Teach group (class) piano and/or teach ensemble at the beginning and intermediate levels.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to the use of current and emerging technologies.
4. Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
5. Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes.
6. Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff.
7. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
8. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
9. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum of Master of Music degree in Piano Performance or Piano Pedagogy. Coursework at the graduate level should demonstrate a significant concentration in music theory or music history.
2. Two (2) years teaching experience in the disciplines including group piano and applied lessons.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Doctorate of Music in Piano performance.
2. Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
3. Experience at the community college level.
4. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
6. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Standard classroom equipment and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Classroom teaching environment.

Full Time/Part Time:Part timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40

Benefits

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