Adjunct Instructor Music / Elementary and Intermediate Keyboard skills

Chenega Corporation; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chenega Corporation in Lawrence, KS, is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Music focusing on Elementary and Intermediate Keyboard Skills. The role involves developing and implementing coursework, facilitating student engagement, and maintaining academic standards. Instructors must possess at least a Master's degree in a relevant field along with effective communication skills to support diverse student needs. The position offers standard benefits including health, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum of a Master’s or terminal degree in the teaching subject.
• Background check is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation and assist with coursework completion.
• Develop course syllabi and relevant educational materials.
• Implement and update curricula as per educational standards.
• Hold office hours to support students.
• Administer course evaluations and adhere to accreditation requirements.

Skills

Clear communicator

Real-world teaching experience

Confidence in presentations

Technologically savvy

Passionate about education

Understanding of curriculum design

Ability to assist first-year students

Education

Master's or terminal degree in relevant field

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Music / Elementary and Intermediate Keyboard Skills

Lawrence, KS

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
  • Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
  • Transfers to other colleges or universities
• Develop and provide on behalf of Haskell Indian Nations University the following documents 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
• 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 the following:
  • Learning outcomes
  • Assessment outcomes
  • Recommendations for instructional improvement
• Hold one (1) office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes:
  • To answer students’ questions
  • To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
• Students’ grades are due on the Tuesday after finals week
  • Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice-President for Academics
• Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected.
• Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean. Adhere to accreditation requirements for Haskell Indian Nations University in the following areas:
  • Academic policies
  • Other academic requirements
• An introductory piano course for students with no prior experience with piano. Instruction covers basic keyboard skills, including music reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and playing by ear.
• Also introduces basic features of the digital piano, major scales, chord inversions, secondary triads, and seventh chords.
• 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.
• This position will cover Elementary Keyboard Skills I & II and Intermediate Keyboard Skills I for a total of 3 credits
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, 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:
  • A clear communicator
  • Able to teach with ample real‑world experience
  • Able to show confidence teaching and presenting to a class
  • Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
  • Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
  • Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
  • Help first‑year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
  • Introduction to human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication context

Benefits

This position offers standard benefits—including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off—but additional details can be discussed during the hiring process.