Music and Music Production, Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Free parking

Paid sick and safe leave

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time instructor in Music at its campuses in Catonsville, Essex & Dundalk, Maryland. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Music or a related field and have at least two years of college teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing course syllabi and ensuring that instruction meets professional standards. Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, free parking, and earned sick leave.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in addressing diverse student populations and utilizing classroom technology.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music; or related field with 18 graduate credits in Music.
• Two years of teaching experience at college level preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills department and college responsibilities.
• Ensures instruction meets standards by National Associations of Schools of Music.
• Develops a course syllabus in keeping with program policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with non-traditional students

Classroom technology proficiency

Microsoft applications knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Music or related field

Job description

Class Description

CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off‑site community locations.

Part‑time instructor positions in Music, teaching one or more of the following courses: Applied Music (all areas), Music Fundamentals, Music Appreciation, Introduction to World Music, Performing Ensemble Direction, Music Technology and Recording.

Locations: Catonsville, Essex & Dundalk campuses and extension centers.

Level 1 – $1,085 per credit hour.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Music; or Master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate credits in Music; or qualifying equivalency/portfolio and successful experience as a practitioner in the field.
• Two (2) years teaching experience, at a college teaching level preferred.
• Experience working with non‑traditional and diverse student populations preferred.
• Experience using classroom technology and learning management systems preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft applications knowledge.

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator.
2. Abides by college wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct.
3. Ensures instruction meets or exceeds standards established by National Associations of Schools of Music.
4. Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population.
5. Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab.
6. Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and college policies.
7. Ensures that program specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner.
8. Assures that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives.
9. Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students.

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) Tax‑sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms / Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after‑tax dollars and then withdraw tax‑free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA‑CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms / Human Resources Forms.

Parking Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part‑time employees including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.