Music Instructor (part-time)

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in Michigan seeks a part-time faculty member for Music. Responsibilities include facilitating student learning, mentoring students, and developing instructional materials. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Music or related field, innovative teaching style, and the ability to integrate technology into teaching. Experience with diverse student populations is essential. This role offers flexibility with part-time hours and requires engagement with students through consultations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music, Music Education, or equivalent required.
• Experience with diverse student backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning and assess effectiveness.
• Provide support and mentorship to students.
• Develop course materials and assess student performance.

Skills

Innovative teaching style

Strong language skills

Mathematical skills

Technology integration

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in Music or equivalent

Tools

Course management software

Job description

Position Summary

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Faculty maintain licensure and certifications when applicable.

Essential Duties / Major Accountabilities

1. Facilitate learning and improve student success
   • Work to create a supportive, student‑centered learning environment.
   • Coordinate and integrate individual student support activities with Student Services.
   • Mentor students seeking career and academic advice.
   • Maintain office hours and communicate with students via phone, email, fax, and mail.
   • Plan and develop instruction for face‑to‑face, classroom, laboratory, and technology‑based formats.
   • Follow instructional design practices in course preparation, including syllabi, learning activities, and assessments.
   • Provide learning activities that meet course objectives and serve diverse student populations.
   • Assess student performance and adjust content and methods accordingly.
   • Implement appropriate use of technology in the curriculum.
   • Infuse diversity, local, community, global, and environmental awareness into the curriculum.
   • Maintain accurate records of student progress and comply with all reporting deadlines.
   • Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA.
2. Maintain ongoing professional development
   • Engage in subject‑matter and pedagogical development.
   • Participate in conferences, workshops, and publications relevant to the discipline.
3. Participate in collegial initiatives
   • Attend faculty meetings at the discipline, division, Academic Affairs, and College levels.
   • Assist in evaluations of faculty and curriculum planning.
   • Participate in graduation activities and advisory committees.
4. Support the College’s operational success
   • Adhere to and support College policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
   • Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
   • Collaborate with Student Services and other campus units.
   • Represent the College positively in community interactions.
5. Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
6. Ensure a safe learning environment by minimizing and eliminating safety risks.

Minimum Requirements

1. Master's degree in Music, Music Education, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
2. Innovative, flexible, and positive teaching style; understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
3. Strong language skills: reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional materials; writing reports and procedural documents.
4. Mathematical skills: applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
5. Reasoning ability: solving practical problems and interpreting varied instructions.
6. Technology skills: integrating computer applications into teaching.
7. Other skills: applying current research to instruction, planning lessons aligned with institutional objectives, establishing collegial relationships, and excellent oral and written communication.
8. Foreign degree must be certified by a professional evaluation service at the candidate’s expense.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Higher education teaching experience in voice/choral or instrumental/band, music technologies, music business, or other specialty music courses.
• Experience using technology to enhance teaching, such as online/digital resources and course management software.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Mobility: move about two‑thirds of the time and be stationary about one‑third.
• Communicate regularly with individuals, reading and responding to needs in conversations and written documentation.
• Operate all key software independently (Internet, Word, student database).
• Present instructional material and answer questions in group settings.
• Handle and mix chemicals safely where applicable, wearing appropriate gloves.

Work Schedule

• Music Appreciation: Wednesdays 3:00‑5:50 at Lapeer.
• Fundamentals of Music: Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00‑11:50 on campus.
• OR
• Music Theory / Aural Skills:
  • Aural Skills meets Mondays/ Wednesdays 9:00‑9:50am.
  • Music Theory meets Mondays/ Wednesdays 10:00‑11:50am.

Part‑time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during semesters but must provide student consultations as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education and employment. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.