Part-time Instructor, Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll​/Jazz Appreciation

Part-time Instructor, Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll, and/or Jazz Appreciation

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.

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Position Title Part-time Instructor, Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll, and/or Jazz Appreciation

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:

• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
• Communication
• Safety

Faculty member may be responsible for teaching classes in Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll, and/or Jazz Appreciation. Faculty member must adhere to the stated course description, student learning outcomes, content, and delivery modality of their assigned section(s).

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.

• Masters degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited institution.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• 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 programs; 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.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching one or more of the courses listed above.

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. They are required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
• They 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, productivity software such as Google Suite, and student information systems).
• They must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.

Work Schedule

Faculty are required to make…