Adjunct Instructor, Music (Percussion/Drum Set)

Tarrant County College; Hurst (TX); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 45.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Tarrant County College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Music (Percussion/Drum Set) at the Northeast Campus. The part-time faculty member will teach courses via on-campus, online, or weekend modalities, following the college Master Syllabus and utilizing the LMS to support student learning and success.

The role requires a Master’s degree (Music or Music Education) or a Master’s with graduate music hours, and prior teaching experience is preferred. Scheduling varies by course offerings.

Formación

• Master’s degree or higher in Music or Music Education (regionally accredited).
• Master's degree or higher with eighteen graduate hours in Music (regionally accredited).
• Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsabilidades

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by supervisor.
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students using the College Master Syllabus and LMS.
• Communicates with students and college officials including emails and meetings.
• Maintains classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
• Evaluates student performance and posts grades in the LMS weekly.

Conocimientos

Collaborative work

Critical thinking

Customer service

Independent work

Subject matter knowledge

Student learning

Educación

Master’s in Music

Graduate hours in Music

Herramientas

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Presentation software

Descripción del empleo

Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Music (Percussion/Drum Set)

Department:

NE Visual Arts

Campus Location:

Northeast Campus

Employee Classification:

ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type:

PT - Regular

Grant Funded:

No

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Compensation Details:

Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours:

Varies based on course schedule

Remote Eligible:

This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a pooled postingutilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors reviewapplications and make hiring decisions as part-time facultyassignments become available.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunctinstructors provide assistance to students in their learningprocess by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,facilities, and educational technologies available to complementthe teaching and learning process providing a direct impact tostudent success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) asassigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders'expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests formeetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
• Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher* in at least ONE of the following:
  • Music
  • Music Education
• OR
• Master's degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Music
• *Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) years' working experience performingPercussion
• At least one (1) years' working experience performing DrumSet
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching Drum Set at thecollege level
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching Percussion at thecollege level
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching Music at the collegelevel
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
• Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].