Adjunct Instructor- Music

Weatherford College; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College is looking for adjunct instructors for its continuous recruitment pool. Qualified applicants will be considered for open teaching positions as needed throughout the academic year. The role involves teaching various courses in a professional learning environment, providing mentorship, and facilitating student success.

Applicants must meet SACS credential standards, typically requiring a Master’s degree or equivalent. This position is security sensitive, necessitating a background check.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree or 18 graduate semester credit hours in teaching discipline.
• Professional experience in performance and academic venues.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Maintain an effective learning environment.
• Provide timely feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching in various formats

Effective communication

Mentorship

Assessment of student performance

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. If review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of specific learning outcomes.
• Mentor students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit instruction.
• Engage in instructional preparation and timely feedback to students.
• Respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior; treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice without discrimination.
• Be available to students by appointment; attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete required training and any related duties, as assigned.

Required Education

All faculty members must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards, which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with the application.

Required Experience

Professional experience in performance and academic venues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves specific goals and objectives of assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Effective communication with students, college personnel, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe College policies and procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.