Adjunct Instructor, Music

Adjunct Positions in Music Department

The LCCC music department is specifically looking for adjuncts for the following positions:
Applied Instruction Lessons in Woodwinds (Saxophone and/or Clarinet) and Class Piano (I & III in the fall, and II & IV in the spring) Monday & Wednesday (credit workload per course is 2.25). Instructional faculty for the music department may be asked to teach courses required for the Associate of Arts in Music, general education classes for the Communication and Creative Arts Pathway, and/or applied lessons on their primary instrument(s).

Applied lessons may include music majors, non-majors, high school dual enrollment students, and community members. Compensation: $850 per credit hour workload. Applied Instruction lesson compensation: $315 per lesson taught (15 - 30 minute lessons per semester). Priority Screening Date:
Position is open until filled. Starting Date:
As soon as practical after the hiring process. Position filled on an as needed basis.

Essential Functions:

This position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practices, and procedures within a designated discipline and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st-century learners.
• Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
• Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.
• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one's discipline.
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Best practices in music education and applied lessons.
• Course preparation.
• Instructional strategies and content delivery.
• Developing learning resources and activities.
• Curriculum development and assessment strategies.

Skills:

• Use of a learning management system in instruction.
• Proficient skill with use of personal computing applications – specifically Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, Finale

Abilities:

• Manage conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a classroom (online or face-to-face) setting.
• Recognize and celebrate interpersonal and cultural diversity in a classroom (online or face-to-face) setting.
• Modify behavior & practices in response to new information, changing conditions, unexpected obstacles, or student needs.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.

Note:

This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in music from a regionally accredited institution in any discipline (e.g., performance, education, conducting)

In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience working in an academic setting
• One year of teaching experience at the college level (TA/GA positions accepted)
• One year experience teaching applied lessons to college students
• Experience teaching online and hybrid classes
• Experience using Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Finale, and other applications

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background…