Adjunct, Music

Discipline(s)

The music program welcomes applications in all specialties but especially in the areas of percussion/percussion ensemble and contemporary voice. Most music instructors teach both credit and continuing education students, which means teaching a wide range of ages and ability levels.

Adjunct, Music

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. They develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

• Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta‑cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
• Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
• Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
• Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

• A Master’s degree in Music or closely related discipline.

• Experience teaching (community college level preferred) in Music or closely related field.
• Significant professional experience.

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PLEASE NOTE:

This is primarily a face‑to‑face teaching assignment. No online‑only opportunities are available for this position.

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e‑mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 5/31/2027.

Questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Michael Gersten at mgersten or Brian Stipelman at bstipelman.

Frederick Community College is an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff, and strongly encourages members from historically under‑represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

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