Adjunct Instructor, Music: Piano

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Music:
Piano

Status:
Part Time

Department:
Fine Arts

Division:
Academic Affairs

Classification:
Exempt

Union:
Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA

Reports To:

Department Chair

Placement:
Faculty

Hiring Range: $1161.00 per contact hour for holders of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; $1220.00 for holders of a Ph.D, Ed.D, or J.D.

An adjunct community college instructor is hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified. The instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full‑time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required.

Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

• Teach applied piano to piano majors and non‑majors.
• Teach group (class) piano and/or teach ensemble at the beginning and intermediate levels.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the use of current and emerging technologies.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes.
• Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislation. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
• Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance or Piano Pedagogy. Coursework at the graduate level should demonstrate a significant concentration in music theory or music history.
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in group piano and applied lessons.
• Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well‑being, innovation and quality.

• Doctorate of Music in Piano performance.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience at the community college level.
• Experience with traditional and non‑traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
• Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

• Standard classroom equipment and software.

• Classroom teaching environment.

Benefits are available for adjunct faculty per Joliet Junior College policy. Part‑time adjunct faculty are represented by the JUAC union.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.