Percussion Instructor Part-Time

Chemeketa Community College; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 27,900 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, seeks part-time Percussion instructors to support applied lessons and courses throughout the academic year. Applications are reviewed as department needs arise and interviews follow when interest is confirmed.

The position emphasizes inclusive teaching, ongoing professional development, and alignment with the college's teaching and learning values. Faculty teach, develop materials, and maintain student records, with potential evening/weekend

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Percussion or Music with an emphasis in Percussion from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience (5+ years).

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned classes following approved outlines and meets scheduled class times.
• Prepares course materials and syllabi and provides students with syllabi.
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance.
• Delivers content using suitable methods for diverse student needs.
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment and supports diversity.

Skills

Percussion

Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Masters in Percussion

Masters in Music with Percussion

Job description

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments for applied lessons as a Percussion instructor. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted for an interview.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

• Read, learns, understands, and complies with expectations set out in the current Faculty Handbook, especially the Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
• Teaches assigned classes following approved course outline, prepares and develops materials for assigned classes, provides students and college with course syllabi
• Provides a classroom environment conducive to learner growth in a variety of delivery ways (lecture, demonstration, etc.)
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance
• Keeps current on technological changes, developments in subject area, and innovative teaching techniques
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity, and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Promotes and applies the college's values for teaching and learning, creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness, encourages creative and critical thinking, actively engages students in the learning process, facilitates learning that is relevant to and enriches students, encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment, clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning, and promotes learning as a life-long process
• Performs other related duties as directed

Instruction

• Teaches classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines
• Meets during scheduled class times
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations
• Provides students with class syllabi
• Delivers course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum

Course Management & Student Success

• Provides a classroom environment conducive to learner growth
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance in accordance with college procedures
• Responds to student inquiries and provides feedback in a timely manner
• Communicates available college resources to students

Instructional Program Responsibilities

• Maintains timely communication with college program and supervisor
• Stays current on program goals, processes and outcomes
• Participates in program assessment and college accreditation

Teaching and Learning Values

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
• Encourages creative and critical thinking
• Actively engages students in the learning process
• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives
• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
• Promotes learning as a life-long process

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Minimum Qualifications

A Masters degree in Percussion from an accredited institution --OR-- A Masters degree in Music with an emphasis in Percussion from an accredited institution --OR-- Equivalent experience defined as more than five years of paid professional experience in the field of music as a Percussion instructor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Teaching Percussion Lessons
• Experience Teaching Percussion Lessons at the College Level
• Experience Teaching Music Courses at a Community College

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position belongs to the non-bargaining unit and begins at Step 1. Please refer to current salary schedules here for more information.
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.

*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove your social security number from your documents, including transcripts. Documents containing social security numbers will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

504/ADA Coordinator for Students: For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

504/ADA Coordinator for Employees: For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph: 503.399.2537

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix.

All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600.

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