Adjunct - Piano Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A local community college is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct - Piano Instructor to teach freshman and sophomore-level courses in Baytown, TX. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in music or a related field and demonstrate commitment to student learning. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, providing guidance, and conducting office hours. This role offers flexible scheduling, including the possibility for evening classes or online teaching.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree or higher in the teaching field.
• Experience with online teaching is preferred.
• Ability to engage students and manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman and sophomore-level Piano courses.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Provide guidance and counsel to students.
• Conduct scheduled office hours for student support.

Skills

Student engagement

Technology integration

Student advising

Record keeping

Teaching commitment

Education

Master's degree in teaching field

18 graduate hours in teaching field

Tools

Blackboard Learning Management System

Job description

Adjunct - Piano Instructor

Salary: Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: FY2300410 Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX Division: Provost/Academic & Student Affairs

Position Overview

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on an as needed basis. These positions are filled prior to or during the start of each semester and are contingent upon the needs of the College.

Adjunct faculty must complete the Lee Training Online Certification course or provide documentation of training in distance education.

Lee College accepts application materials for adjunct employment on a continuing basis throughout the year from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Academic departments will contact potential applicants when there are available openings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach freshman and sophomore-level Piano courses.
• Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars.
• Maintain accurate student accounting records in compliance with Lee College requirements.
• Submit required student reports to the Admissions & Records Office according to schedule.
• Direct and evaluate the learning experience of the students in accordance with adopted curricula and approved procedures.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.
• Faculty members may be required to teach evening, summer, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and/or weekend classes.
• Provide at least one scheduled office hour per week for each three-credit course in a regular 16-week semester or two scheduled office hours per week in an 8-week term. Office hours can be in-person, by telephone, or via Blackboard Collaborate. Must be available for a live conversation during scheduled office hours.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Master's (or higher) degree in the teaching field or a Master's (or higher) degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours in the teaching field.

Preferred

• Prior online teaching experience and certification
• Blackboard Learning Management System experience

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lee/jobs/4435445/adjunct-piano-instructor