POOL PT Faculty, Individual Lessons

Job Summary:

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for “[ POOL ]” positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

• Provide individual lessons on your primary instrument.
• Participate in faculty performances.
• Recruit and promote the college, music program, and Performing Arts department.
• Prepare music‑major students for eventual transfer to four‑year University.
• Communicate with students in a timely manner including setting a teaching schedule, documenting lessons, and assessing student progress each term.
• Prepare students for individual lesson juries at the end of each term.
• Instruct students individually in lessons using music from across the solo repertoire and appropriate for the student’s current level and needs.
• Meet periodically with the program chair to discuss music program needs.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.
• Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
• Assess student abilities based on assessment of initial ability level and progress to their overall goal.
• Maintain awareness of audition requirements for music majors in music education and performance proficiency based examination upon graduation and/or transfer.
• Recruit and promote the LBCC music program on campus and in the community.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out‑of‑class contact with students.
• Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.

• Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.
• For transcripts from institutions outside the United States, an international credential agency evaluation must be provided. Click here for a list of agencies that perform this service.
• U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Master’s degree in music, performance, pedagogy, accompanying, music education (M.M., M.Mus, M.Mus.

Ed, or MA) is required. Extensive experience and recommendations may be considered in lieu of the master’s degree. Knowledge of age‑appropriate instrumental technique and pedagogy is required. Must have experience as a performer and working proficiency on the piano.

Provisional
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Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided to the college.

Courses are paid on a per‑credit basis. New Part‑time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale, with steps being “rolled” once per term, if eligible.

• Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.
• Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post‑offer criminal background check.
• Linn‑Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you…