Adjunct Faculty, Clarinet Instructor

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72‑acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Bellingham (population 95,960) showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle and Vancouver. The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. The area offers a range of outdoor and cultural activities.

• Position Title:
  
  Adjunct Faculty, Clarinet Instructor
• Classification:
  Faculty
• FTE:
  Varies, course assignment dependent
• Schedule:
  
  Varies, course assignment dependent
• FLSA Status:
  Overtime Exempt
• Teaching Modality:
  In person

The Adjunct Faculty, Clarinet Instructor will teach within the Music program beginning Fall quarter 2026. The successful candidate will:

• Maintain an active performing career.
• Have experience teaching applied clarinet at the college level.
• Use student‑centered, inclusive pedagogy and teaching methods.
• Engage in collaborative communication practices and activities with students and colleagues.

This Adjunct Faculty position reports to the Dean for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

• Prepare and implement learning materials for MUSC 150 and MUSC 250 Applied Music.
• Communicate with Discipline Lead and colleagues in preparation for quarterly student performances.
• Read and respond to emails from students, faculty and staff.
• Develop, prepare, and deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce‑aligned curriculum.
• Use student‑centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.
• Will teach in‑person.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Perform other related work of a similar nature and level.

• Knowledge of the academic discipline, including current research, trends, and developments in the field.
• Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and relevant accreditation standards and higher education regulations.
• Skill in effective teaching, classroom facilitation, and classroom management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team‑based, committee, or interdisciplinary settings.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations through adaptable and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Ability to assess student performance fairly, provide constructive feedback, and manage sensitive or complex student situations with professionalism.
• The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise.

Work is completed primarily in the classroom environment. The position will sometimes perform standard office tasks and operate standard office equipment. It may be required to traverse or travel across campus to other on‑campus buildings for applicable meetings or needs.

• Bachelor's degree in music with experience teaching collegiate‑level clarinet.
• Evidence of an active performing career.

• Master's degree in music with at least three years of experience teaching collegiate‑level clarinet.
• Experience navigating Canvas Learning Management System.
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing curriculum using evidence‑based, student‑centered, equity‑minded, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to…