Adjunct Instructor Music / Elementary and Intermediate Keyboard skills

Chenega MIOS SBU; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS SBU is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Music to teach college-level piano courses in Lawrence, KS. Responsibilities include developing course materials, implementing curricula, assisting students, and conducting evaluations. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree or terminal degree in the relevant area and has a passion for education. This position also requires clear communication skills and the ability to engage with students effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation for program completion.
• Develop course materials in compliance with university guidelines.
• Implement and update curricula to meet educational requirements.
• Conduct office hours to support students.
• Teach introductory and intermediate piano courses.

Skills

Clear communicator

Ability to teach with real-world experience

Technologically savvy

Passionate about education

Understanding of curriculum design

Education

Master’s degree or terminal degree in relevant subject

Job description

Position Summary

Adjunct Instructor, Music / Elementary and Intermediate Keyboard Skills – Lawrence, KS. Responsible for developing and teaching college‑level piano courses, covering Elementary Keyboard Skills I & II and Intermediate Keyboard Skills I, for a total of 3 credits.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
  • Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
  • Transfers to other colleges or universities
• Develop and provide course materials in compliance with university guidelines:
  • Course syllabi
  • Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived
  • Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
• Implement curriculum and assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements.
• Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to:
  • Learning outcomes
  • Assessment outcomes
  • Recommendations for instructional improvement
• Hold one office hour per 3 credit hour course per week to answer students’ questions and assist them in successfully completing courses.
• Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice‑President for Academics; grades are due the Tuesday after finals week.
• Attend relevant university‑wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, and orientation for new faculty.
• Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean, adhering to accreditation requirements for Haskell Indian Nations University in academic policies and other academic requirements.
• Teach an introductory piano course for students with no prior experience, covering basic keyboard skills, music reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and playing by ear; also introduce basic features of the digital piano, major scales, chord inversions, secondary triads, and seventh chords.
• Teach an intermediate piano course focused on the development of keyboard skills, including reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and playing by ear; instruction covers all major and minor scales as well as secondary dominant harmony.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught (except for Indigenous languages).
• Background check required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clear communicator.
• Ability to teach with ample real‑world experience.
• Confidence in teaching and presenting to a class.
• Technologically savvy: can utilize email, various online learning systems, and other communication tools for students.
• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general.
• Clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment.
• Ability to help first‑year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
• Knowledge of human communication theory and practice in developing speaking skills in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication contexts.