Private Music Lessons Adjunct Faculty - Orchestral Strings

Private Music Lesson Adjunct - Orchestral Strings

Salary: $1,000 per credit
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The Olympic College’s Music program offers private individual instruction in a variety of instruments as well as vocal. Faculty provide lessons using distance learning through Zoom, Skype, Canvas or face‑to‑face instruction. Adjunct faculty are employed in brass, wind/reed, guitar, bass guitar, strings, piano and voice. Candidates should be comfortable using technology to adapt their instruction.

• Teach evening, distance, and in‑person private lessons on violin, viola, cello or bass.
• Provide quality teaching, including preparation, grading, and record keeping.
• Provide class syllabi/guidelines to students by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
• Identify individual learning needs and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Hold regularly scheduled private lessons for the duration of enrollment (1/2 credit = ½ hr/week; 1 credit = 1 hr/week).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching or mentoring music students—specifically in the area of desired instruction.

• Master’s degree in area of instruction.
• Two years of private lesson teaching experience at the audit level.
• Ability to play and teach in both classical and jazz styles on upright bass, and to teach technique on violin, viola, and/or cello.

• Visa sponsorship unavailable—only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
• Faculty must submit official, unopened transcripts to Human Resources within 30 days of employment.
• Salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.
• Adjunct positions are contracted quarterly and reviewed each quarter.
• Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire and must work 50% of a full‑time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count toward this requirement.

Prior to hire, a background check will be conducted. Candidates must also complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327. Employees must reside in Washington State and within reasonable distance of the campus.

Required: Apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following:

• Online application
• Resume
• Cover letter describing how your experience sets you apart for this position
• Unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required upon selection)

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Federal Rehabilitation Act.

For non‑discrimination policy inquiries, contact Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360‑475‑7303. Olympic College is a smoke‑free, drug‑free environment.