Music Technology Instructor; part-time

Position: Music Technology Instructor (part-time)

Overview

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan.

Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.

Specific Teaching Assignment

Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member may be responsible for teaching classes in Music Technologies, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor of Arts with significant experience in the industry.

A minimum of two years (approx. 4000 hours) of practical experience in music technologies, such as recording, editing, composition, sound design, and/or incorporating live music with digital music technologies.

Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Technology

Skills:

Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

12 credits or more of coursework in music technologies.

Higher education teaching experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.

S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.

The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).

S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.

If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Work Schedule

Faculty are required to maintain office hours and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.

If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Additional Final date to receive applications Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications Continuously accepting applications

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity…