Adjunct Instructor, Music (Continuous Posting)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 14,989 - 17,954; Part time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Music for a continuous posting. The role teaches Music Appreciation and Introduction to Jazz, across multiple campuses including Asheville, Madison, and South, with varied schedules.

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Music (or equivalent) and may be asked to provide teaching samples, transcripts, and to participate in ongoing assessment of instructional quality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Music.
• Preferred: community college teaching experience.
• Preferred: performance experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music Appreciation and/or Introduction to Jazz in a variety of times/formats (day, evening, hybrid, High School sections) at Madison, South and Asheville campuses.
• Supervise students in the classroom classes.
• Develop class syllabus, teaching materials, activities, and handouts for each section/class taught.
• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Abide by all policies, standards, goals and objectives of the College, the Arts & Sciences Division, and the Department.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities to improve instructional quality.
• Maintain accurate student records, gradebook in Moodle and attendance in Web Advisor.
• Maintain good communication with department chairperson, instructors, peers and students.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Utilize Moodle software platform.

Education

Master’s degree in Music or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Music.

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Music (Continuous Posting)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a continuous recruitment to create an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester-to-semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.

If you are chosen to be interviewed, you may be expected to bring examples of your performance experience.

Upon submitting your on-line application, unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.

If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

1. This is a continuous recruitment to create an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester-to-semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.
2. If you are chosen to be interviewed, you may be expected to bring examples of your performance experience.
3. Upon submitting your on-line application, unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.
4. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Music (Continuous Posting)

Employment Category

Adjunct

Contract Length

N/A

Expected Work Schedule

Variable

Anticipated Days

Variable

Anticipated Hours

Variable

Anticipated Hours per Week

Variable

Job Description Summary

Teaching a variety of courses in Music including: Music Appreciation and Introduction to Jazz classes. This individual must possess the knowledge and skills to teach and supervise students in the classroom.

Duties

1. Teach Music Appreciation and/or Introduction to Jazz in a variety of times/formats (day, evening, hybrid, High School sections) at Madison, South and Asheville campuses;
2. Supervise students in the classroom classes;
3. Develop class syllabus, teaching materials, activities, and handouts for each section/class taught;
4. Prepare and deliver lectures;
5. Abide by all policies, standards, goals and objectives of the College, the Arts & Sciences Division, and the Department;
6. Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities to improve instructional quality;
7. Maintain accurate student records, gradebook in Moodle and attendance in Web Advisor;
8. Maintain good communication with department chairperson, instructors, peers and students.
9. Ability to work as a team.
10. Utilize Moodle software platform.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Music or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Music.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Successful teaching experience: Community college teaching experience preferred.
2. Performance experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. This is a continuous recruitment to create an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester-to-semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.
2. If you are chosen to be interviewed, you may be expected to bring examples of your performance experience.
3. Upon submitting your on-line application, unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.
4. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Start Date

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Range

Salary Range $ 1,476.00 per course (three contact hours)

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