Part Time Instructor - Guitar/Bass (MUAP-MUEN-MUSI)

Blinn; Brenham (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Blinn College District in Brenham is seeking a Part Time Instructor for Guitar/Bass to provide instruction and other music courses as assigned. Responsibilities include engaging students, delivering varied teaching methods, posting grades via the LMS, and maintaining professional relationships with faculty and administration.

The role emphasizes a commitment to student success, syllabus-driven courses, and timely assessment and feedback.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in music or music education is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructors, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide Guitar and Bass instruction and teach other music courses as assigned.
• Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrate commitment to student engagement, success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintain office hours and electronic communication to stay accessible to students.
• Prepare and use a course syllabus and assessments per college guidelines.
• Use diverse teaching methods and college LMS to post grades and resources.
• Evaluate student performance and inform students of progress in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing and distributing assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide curriculum recommendations to Academic Dean and Curriculum Resource Team.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and administration.
• Submit timely reports and participate in professional development.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning and a passion for teaching community college students.

Skills

Student engagement

Communication skills

Instructing students

Course objectives

Education

Master of Arts in Music

Master of Music

Master of Music in Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Music

Job description

Part Time Instructor - Guitar/Bass (MUAP-MUEN-MUSI)

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time Instructor - Guitar/Bass (MUAP-MUEN-MUSI) at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

To provide Guitar and Bass instruction and teach other music courses as assigned/available

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide private guitar and bass instruction and teach other music courses as assigned.
• Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Evaluate students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Utilize the college LMS to post grades and other course resources for students.
• Attend departmental and division meetings.
• Complete all course grading in a timely manner and according to college and program policy.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master of Arts in Music OR Master of Music OR Master of Music in Education OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Music.

Minimum Competencies

Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.

Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate teaching experience with Guitar/Bass Students and/or other music lecture courses.

Job Type: Part Time

Employment Type: Exempt

Compensation: Per Course

Salary or Wage: Per Part Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Grade: FAC

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Fine Arts

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 1/11/2027

The Blinn College Districtprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.