Adjunct Faculty - Class Piano and Applied Piano Lessons

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The College is interested in seeking candidates to teach Class Piano and Applied Piano Lessons in the Winter semester at our downtown campus.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students.

Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday in different modalities such as Hybrid, Online & Virtual. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC’s Academic Calendar.

Requisition
Employee Group
:

Adjunct Faculty
Schedule
:
Fall Semester
Compensation
:
Adjunct Faculty
Reports to
:
Associate Dean - School of Liberal Arts
Posting Opens: 09/24/2025

• Teach applied private lessons to music majors, general college students, and community members.
• Teach class piano to music majors (Introduction to Piano, Piano Techniques 1, Piano Techniques 2, Piano Techniques 3, and/or Piano Techniques
  4) as needed.
• Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members:
• Follow the required syllabus template.
• Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.
• Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.
• Keep accurate student academic records.
• Report grades by contractual deadline.
• Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students’ needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.

• Master’s degree in Music is preferred, however, applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and extensive professional experience will be considered.
• Teaching experience at a community college preferred.
• Participation in professional development and/or continuous improvement activities in order to remain current in the field.

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent piano performance and pedagogical skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and faculty team.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g.,Gmail, Canvas).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population.
• An interest in working with diverse student populations, who represent a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin, and ability.
• A commitment to serve the Kent County community.
• Demonstrated responsiveness, initiative, and organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• A willingness and an ability to learn college systems.
• High energy level with enthusiasm and an interest in helping and supporting students and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure while possessing mature judgment and flexibility in regards to interruptions and schedule changes.
• Must use good judgment in handling sensitive or difficult situations in a professional manner.

• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and…