Instructor, Music - Adjunct

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

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an experienced Instructor for Music at Guilford Technical Community College. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Musical Arts and prior post-secondary teaching experience, particularly in a community college environment.

The role includes developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and maintaining classroom spaces. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-secondary teaching in Musical Arts.
• Demonstrated competence in responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to create a learner-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learner-centered lesson plans.
• Conduct assessments of student learning outcomes.
• Maintain records of grades and attendance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Adaptability

Respect for diversity

Education

Master in Musical Arts from an accredited university

Job description

Instructor, Music - Adjunct

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. The faculty member is responsible for quality instruction and for active participation in the total affairs of the college.

Duties and Functions

Teaching

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans.
• Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles.
• Incorporate current technology into classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments.
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population.
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

Administration

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces, including upkeep of assigned equipment.
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service, Canvas).
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Conduct recruiting activities.
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success.
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate.
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem-solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• Master in Musical Arts from an accredited university.

Experience Required

• Post-secondary teaching experience in Musical Arts.

Experience Preferred

• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience for brass instruments.
• Work experience in Musical Arts.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

KSA Required

The instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task.
2. Respect diversity.
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner-centered environment.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

1. Reporting Requirements.
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire).
7. Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire).

Physical Demands

• Might include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses.

Other

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.