Music Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 1,152,000 - 2,393,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty member in Music. Adjunct instruction will occur online and in a classroom, with courses taught to students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The successful candidate will hold an MFA or MA in music with at least 18 graduate credits in teaching, and will use instructional technology to support learning. Salary is paid per credit hour, and assignments depend on enrollment and needs.

Qualifications

• M.F.A. or M.A. in music from an accredited university or college and have at least graduate 18 credits in their teaching field
• Understanding of general music theory and history
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Music courses online and in a classroom environment
• Assist students with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Adjust teachingMethods for online, hybrid, and in-person formats

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Diversity & inclusion

Instructional technology

Online teaching experience

Education

M.F.A./M.A. in music

18 graduate credits in teaching field

Tools

CANVAS LMS

Job description

Working Title Music Adjunct (2027 Academic Year) Role Title Music Adjunct Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 297A0000 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Spotsylvania - 177 Hiring Range $836-$1,737/per credit hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs.

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified adjunct candidates for anticipated instructional needs for 2027. Actual hiring and course assignments are contingent upon enrollment, scheduling demands, program needs, and funding availability. As a result, there may or may not be positions filled from this posting.

• This position is available in person or online.

Germanna Community College invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty member in Music.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in Music. Instruction will occur online and in a classroom environment. The successful candidate will be able to successfully instruct and assist students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Please note: This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate's academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS-10 process.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• M.F.A. or M.A. in music from an accredited university or college and have at least graduate 18 credits in their teaching field
• Understanding of general music theory and history
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

Additional Considerations

• Teaching online experience, Regular Substantive Interaction training, CANVAS lms skills
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Additional Information

Adjunct Faculty Pool Postings: Adjunct postings are open pools, which means they may not reflect active recruiting at the time of application. Division offices will contact selected candidates as teaching needs arise. Please note that notification regarding your hiring status may not occur until the end of the semester or hiring cycle.

Teaching assignments are determined by student enrollment and staffing needs, and adjunct appointments do not guarantee continued employment.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.