Private Music Lessons Adjunct Faculty - Trumpet

Position Title

Private Music Lesson Adjunct - Trumpet

Department: Social Sciences & Humanities
Reports to: Dean of SSH

• 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 (1/2 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 area of desired instruction

• Master Degree in area of instruction
• Two year teaching experience of private lessons - at the audit level.
• Ability to play and teach in both classical and jazz styles
• Ability to teach lessons on other brass instruments (high brass and/or low brass)

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 employment.

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 status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, . Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.