Online Only Adjunct - Music

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty to deliver high-quality instruction in assigned courses across in-person, hybrid, or online formats.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, delivering engaging lessons, and assessing student performance with timely feedback. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in the subject field (or equivalent) and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records, while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the subject field or Master’s with 30 graduate hours in subject/related fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree with major in subject field and relevant professional experience or other combinations as permitted by accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses per outlines, syllabi, and objectives.
• Prepare instructional materials and assessments for in-person, hybrid, or online formats.
• Deliver engaging instruction and support student learning.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate academic records and submit grades by deadlines.
• Communicate expectations and outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintain office hours for student access.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Assessment & feedback

Course preparation

Education

Master’s Degree in subject field

Master’s Degree with 30 graduate hours

Bachelor’s Degree with related experience

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments are course-based and may vary by term, modality, and campus.

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Alternative Qualifications for Specialized Career or Technical Fields (as applicable):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or
• Other combinations of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience as permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices
• Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling

Physical Requirements:

• Negligible to moderate physical activity, which may include standing for extended periods, light lifting of instructional materials, and use of standard classroom or computer equipment.