Adjunct Music Instructor

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City is seeking an Adjunct Music Instructor to teach courses onsite and online. The posting is for a pool of candidates for potential ongoing need supported by enrollment.

The position is part-time, adjunct, and requires a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Music, plus readiness to teach courses such as Applied Music, Class Piano, American Music, and Music Appreciation in hybrid or online formats.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Music.
• Experience teaching general music and class piano preferred.
• Ability to teach online/hybrid formats; adapt to 8-week courses.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Familiarity with MTNA/NATS/TMEA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all college policies and safety policies to ensure a positive learning environment for student instruction and to support the activities of the college and to attend meetings and training as required.
• Teach courses such as Applied Music, Class Piano, American Music, Music Appreciation, as qualified and assigned.
• Participate in departmental recruitment activities as needed.
• Maintain professional credentials and contacts outside of COM such as MTNA , NATS , TMEA , etc.
• Maintain a minimum of one scheduled office hour each week per course to be available for students.
• Prepare course documents (syllabi) according to college template in a timely manner.
• Turn in semester grades before stated deadlines.
• Report to chair of students enrolled in classes that express interest in music activities or potentially considering a major in music.

Skills

Online teaching

Ensembles experience

Music technology

Social media skills

Education

Master’s Degree and 18 graduate hours in Music

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Music Instructor

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Contract Length N/A

Class Summary

College of the Mainland is seeking Adjunct Music Instructors onsite and/or online. This posting seeks qualified applicants to form a pool of candidates for potential ongoing need supported by enrollment.

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Funding

Position Funding Regular

Master’s Degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Classroom teaching experience including, but not limited to, general music appreciation courses, class piano. Applied music experience also desired.

Principles and practices of teaching general music classes and/or applied music lessons;

• Detailed knowledge of material being taught in the specific courses and program area;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Basic computer literacy sufficient to perform job duties;
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques, learning styles, retention strategies, and learning-centered philosophy;
• Experience with or willingness to learn latest teaching/learning technologies, hybrid and/or online instruction, able to adopt to 8-week schedule for core classes;
• Record keeping procedures.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Online teaching, experience in recruiting a private lesson studio and/or ensembles such as Jazz, Mariachi, Pop, R&B, Rap genres. Being well-versed in technology (especially teaching hardware/software and audio recording/editing abilities) would be particularly useful. Social media skills are also preferred.

Job Duties

• Comply with all college policies and safety policies to ensure a positive learning environment for student instruction and to support the activities of the college and to attend meetings and training as required.
• Teach courses such as Applied Music, Class Piano, American Music, Music Appreciation, as qualified and assigned.
• Participate in departmental recruitment activities as needed.
• Maintain professional credentials and contacts outside of COM such as MTNA , NATS , TMEA , etc.
• Maintain a minimum of one scheduled office hour each week per course to be available for students.
• Prepare course documents (syllabi) according to college template in a timely manner.
• Turn in semester grades before stated deadlines.
• Report to chair of students enrolled in classes that express interest in music activities or potentially considering a major in music.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

N/A

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical demand. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and assist in setup for studio class, recitals, juries if teaching private lessons.

Posting Number

Posting Number F230P

Candidates that are eligible apply

Candidates that are eligible apply Internal/External

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's Degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
• Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)

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College of the Mainland
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Texas City, TX 77591
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