Adjunct Instructor- Music [Wise County Campus]

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in the Town of Texas is seeking an Adjunct Music Instructor for its Wise County Campus. This part-time faculty position involves teaching music courses, mentoring students, and maintaining effective learning environments across multiple modalities including traditional and online.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in the teaching discipline and demonstrate effective communication skills. Responsibilities include instructional preparation, student feedback, and participation in faculty meetings.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or related field.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment.
• Experience in instructional preparation and assessment of student performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Engage in instructional preparation and assessment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and maintain professional behavior.

Skills

Ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.

Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and the public.

Commitment to treating all persons with respect and dignity.

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate semester credit hours.

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Music [Wise County Campus]

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.

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.

Position Information

• Requisition Number: P0032614
• Open Date: 06/15/2026
• Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Campus: Wise County Campus
• Job Type: Part-time Faculty
• Title: Adjunct Music Instructor
• Term: Other
• Is Grant Funded?: No

Position 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 during the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as-needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline and providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses. The role also involves mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom, creating and maintaining an effective learning environment across varying modalities such as face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit instruction. Hours vary depending on the needs and course schedules and may include day, evening, and weekend instruction.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards, normally including 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 licenses must be submitted with application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback and response to student communications.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior; be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training and other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives of all assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment.
• Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and the public.
• Commitment to treating all persons with respect, dignity, and justice without discrimination.
• Adherence to highest professional and ethical standards and observation of College policies and procedures.

Special Instructions

Same security-sensitive and Selective Service requirements as noted above.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission, or employment practices.