Adjunct Faculty: Music

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College seeks to hire individuals who are committed to this mission and possess the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The faculty member will conduct teaching assignments and co‑curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the College.

Occasional travel may be required.

Wages
: $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit (subject to enrollment and credit load).

Part‑time employees may receive benefits based on hours worked, including tuition waiver for Aims courses, access to the PERC (college gym) for employee and one guest, Aims discount program, free parking on all campuses, PERA employer benefits, and additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs.

• Instruct in‑person private music lessons on instrument of expertise.
• Lead ensembles.
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

• Master’s Degree in Music or a Master’s Degree including 18 graduate‑level credit hours in Music.
• Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.

• Education at the graduate level applicable to teaching undergraduate music courses.
• Experience teaching music courses at the post‑secondary level.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College.

Aims Community College is committed to enhancing diversity among the community it serves. All hired employees are required to provide documents within three days of the hire date to show identity and work authorization as required by law.