Private Music Lessons Adjunct Faculty - Orchestral Strings

Job Title

Private Music Lesson Adjunct - Orchestral Strings

$1,000 per credit*

Social Sciences & Humanities

Dean of SSH

Olympic College’s Music program offers private individual instruction for a variety of instruments including vocal. The program provides space for individualized instruction and performance. Faculty deliver lessons via distance learning (Zoom, Skype) or face‑to‑face. Adjunct faculty are employed in brass, wind/reed, guitar, bass guitar, strings, piano, and voice. Instruction is given through Canvas, Zoom, Skype, other online resources, and in‑person.

• Teach evening, distance, and in‑person classes on the Bremerton and other campuses when requested.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping.
• Provide class syllabi/guidelines to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Hold regularly scheduled private lessons for students for the schedule span of time enrolled (½ credit = ½ hr/week; 1 credit = 1 hr/week).
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds as well as military veterans.
• Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, as well as by contributing through actions.
• Foster a climate of multi‑cultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning‑centered climate.
• Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services as appropriate, including use of the College‑approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching or mentoring music students—specifically in the area of desired instruction.
• Ability to play and teach in both classical and jazz styles on upright bass; ability to teach technique on violin, viola, and/or cello.
• Two‑year teaching experience of private lessons at the audit level.

• Master's Degree in area of instruction.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis.…