Adjunct, Private Music Lessons

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent community college in Utah is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach private applied music instruction in various areas including guitar, piano, and voice. This position entails developing lesson plans, assessing student performance, and maintaining academic records. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Music and effective communication skills. The college values diversity and fosters an inclusive learning environment while adhering to high standards of academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in teaching music lessons at the college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide private applied music instruction.
• Develop effective lesson plans tailored to students.
• Conduct evaluations to assess student performance.
• Maintain records of attendance and grades.
• Respond to student inquiries promptly.
• Inform students of their academic progress regularly and submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns promptly, typically within 1–2 business days.
• Provide ADA accommodations as requested and enforce FERPA guidelines.
• Adhere to all college policies, with particular attention to those governing professional interactions and instructional responsibilities.
• Maintain professional etiquette and appearance in all communications and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Prepare and submit incident reports for inappropriate student behavior in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Complete all required employee trainings and maintain collegial behavior within the department and institution.
• Participate in departmental meetings, juries, and collaborative activities as needed to support the music program and student success.

Skills

Graduate level knowledge of music technique, theory and history

Ability to communicate effectively

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent

Master's degree in Music or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean, the Adjunct Faculty member will teach lower-division private applied music instruction to music majors and non-majors in one or more of the following areas: guitar, strings, piano, brass, voice, woodwinds, or percussion.

This is a pooled hourly position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide private applied music instruction to lower-division students, including music majors and non-majors, in one or more of the following areas: guitar, strings, piano, brass, voice, woodwinds, or percussion.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and skill levels.
• Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations to assess student performance and progress.
• Offer timely, constructive feedback on assignments and return graded work in accordance with department standards.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades for institutional and financial aid purposes.
• Inform students of their academic progress regularly and submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns promptly, typically within 1–2 business days.
• Provide ADA accommodations as requested and enforce FERPA guidelines.
• Adhere to all college policies, with particular attention to those governing professional interactions and instructional responsibilities.
• Maintain professional etiquette and appearance in all communications and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Prepare and submit incident reports for inappropriate student behavior in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Complete all required employee trainings and maintain collegial behavior within the department and institution.
• Participate in departmental meetings, juries, and collaborative activities as needed to support the music program and student success.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Graduate level knowledge (and/or professional work experiences) of music technique, theory and history.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching music lessons at a college level.
• Master's degree in Music or equivalent.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the Wasatch Mountains, outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.