PERFORMING ARTS (MUSIC OR DANCE) FACULTY,

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time faculty member for Harold Washington College’s Humanities & Music Department. This role involves teaching courses in music and fostering a supportive learning environment for students.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Music or a related field and have strong communication skills. Commitment to diversity and experience with multilingual students are highly valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music or Jazz Studies or Voice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with multicultural student populations.

Responsibilities

• Design courses aligned with learning outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive and effective learning environment.
• Utilize diverse assessment methods for student learning.
• Support students in achieving personal and academic goals.
• Encourage collaboration within academic communities.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Understanding of music principles

Adaptability to diverse learning environments

Education

Master's degree in Music or relevant field

Job description

PERFORMING ARTS (MUSIC OR DANCE) FACULTY, PART‑TIME

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE, HUMANITIES & MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Harold Washington College is currently seeking a part‑time faculty member to teach one or more courses in an upcoming term to our students of the performing arts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, a commitment to the college mission, and a record of demonstrated success in the classroom in supporting and cultivating student learning.

MUSIC

• Music Instruction (Individual Lessons):
  • Cello
  • Piano
  • Music Technology
• Music Literature
• Music History

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifying Academic Credentials: Credentialing for specific courses is determined by college policy. Generally, a Master’s degree in the subject or a Master’s plus 18 graduate credit hours in a related discipline allows an individual to teach within a specific academic area. Eligibility to teach is determined by transcripts, catalog course descriptions, and/or documentation from the granting institution that clarifies the content in the major is appropriate for the teaching assignment.

In instances where an instructor’s academic preparation varies from the traditional credentials criteria but the instructor possesses relevant qualifications or experience to the teaching assignment based on industry or specialized accreditation standards and contributes to effective teaching and student learning outcomes, a request for an exception may be approved by the Vice President via the Tested Experience form. The Tested Experience form can be found on the Faculty Forms page of the CCC website. Qualifications to be considered may include, but are not limited to: on‑the‑job training in the industry or field, certification and licensure by a recognized certifying or licensing state, industry, or national agency, professional experience in the industry, peer‑reviewed presentations/publications, or related dissertation topic.

Discipline specific credentials are currently stated in academic policy as follows: Music: Master’s in Music or Jazz Studies or Voice. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students required. Experience with a diverse, multilingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

FOR CONSIDERATION

• Cover letter
• Resume or curriculum vitae (with two references)
• Transcript (Unofficial copies are acceptable initially, but official transcripts are required prior to hire)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Harold Washington College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.