Adjunct, Music Technology

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean, the Adjunct Faculty member will teach a lower‑division music technology course (MUSC 1515). This course is usually the first step in several of the degrees and certificates offered at SLCC, and is a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

All faculty must maintain an on‑site campus presence unless approved for online‑only courses.

You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/Instructor on a contract‑to‑contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated at will at any time.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

• In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester‑by‑semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
• Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.

• Teach in‑person courses in beginning and intermediate music production.
• Instruct students in the use of music technologies, including microphones, MIDI, and digital audio.
• Teach music production using one or more standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, etc.
• Offer timely, constructive feedback on assignments and return graded work in accordance with department standards.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades for institutional and financial aid purposes.
• Inform students of their academic progress regularly and submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns promptly, typically within 1–2 business days.
• Provide ADA accommodations as requested and enforce FERPA guidelines.
• Adhere to all college policies, with particular attention to those governing professional interactions and instructional responsibilities.
• Maintain professional etiquette and appearance in all communications and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Prepare and submit incident reports for inappropriate student behavior in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Complete all required employee trainings and maintain collegial behavior within the department and institution.
• Participate in departmental meetings, juries, and collaborative activities as needed to support the music program and student success.

• Proficiency in at least one of the following DAWs:
  Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase or Reaper.
• Strong working knowledge of digital music production, including recording, mixing, and mastering.
• Ability to teach technical and creative aspects of music production in an engaging and accessible way.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to teach students in music subjects such as audio production, music mixing, bands, introduction to music, or similar hands‑on music courses.
• Experience demonstrated in one or more industry‑standard Digital Audio Workstation environments such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton or Reaper.

• Master’s degree in music, music technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• A record of successful teaching…