Adjunct Professor of Music Appreciation

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

As an adjunct faculty member, you are primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition, you will:

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Teach courses such as HUM 1113 MUSIC APPRECIATION.

• A master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Music or a related field.
• A transcript confirming completion of the required degree and graduate hours.
• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals and attain a college education.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency‑based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate work with colleagues and peers, and work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand content to assist students in interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact effectively and encouragingly with students individually and in groups.
• Availability for office hours and means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office.
• Punctuality and reliability.

• Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Frequent movement around the classroom.
• Frequent communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Operation of a computer, office machinery, and mobile devices to prepare, edit, or copy documents.
• Judging, observing, and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Indoor classroom, lab, or office setting.

Day, evening, and/or weekends as required by section assignment.

Division of Arts, English & Humanities.

Human Resources – Beth Holmes , Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.