Adjunct Instructor - Music
Job Description
Instructor may be assigned teaching duties at any of our locations (Wilkes, Ashe, and/or Alleghany) as needed.
Note: Position contingent on the state budget and available funding.
Note: Position contingent on the state budget and available funding.
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Essential Duties Summary
Instructor’s duties include:
1. Planning, creating, and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
2. Encouraging the development of critical thinking skills through appropriate classroom exercises and assignments.
3. Maintaining a high level of currency in the discipline, and incorporating innovative and creative instructional techniques in the classroom.
4. Collaborating with the lead instructor in the creation of syllabi; the establishment of objectives, competencies, and assessments; and the selection of textbooks, periodicals, and other resources.
5. Communicating with students and administration through the technological framework provided by WCC including posting syllabi for all sections of all courses to the campus web portal, and regularly checking and responding to e-mail sent to the instructor via the campus web portal and messages sent to the college e-mail/voice-mail/telephone service.
6. Referring students, as appropriate, to student support areas of WCC including Counseling and/or Student Support Services, the Academic Support Center, Learning Resources Center, Student Services, the Writing Center, etc.
7. Fulfilling other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
1. Planning, creating, and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
2. Encouraging the development of critical thinking skills through appropriate classroom exercises and assignments.
3. Maintaining a high level of currency in the discipline, and incorporating innovative and creative instructional techniques in the classroom.
4. Collaborating with the lead instructor in the creation of syllabi; the establishment of objectives, competencies, and assessments; and the selection of textbooks, periodicals, and other resources.
5. Communicating with students and administration through the technological framework provided by WCC including posting syllabi for all sections of all courses to the campus web portal, and regularly checking and responding to e-mail sent to the instructor via the campus web portal and messages sent to the college e-mail/voice-mail/telephone service.
6. Referring students, as appropriate, to student support areas of WCC including Counseling and/or Student Support Services, the Academic Support Center, Learning Resources Center, Student Services, the Writing Center, etc.
7. Fulfilling other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
> Masters in Music, Music Education, or related
area with a minimum of 18+ credit hours specifically in music.
area with a minimum of 18+ credit hours specifically in music.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in a community college setting and/or post-secondary level, and
- Teaching experience in an online setting.
Physical Demands
This position operates in a professional academic office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position regularly requires long hours and some weekend work. Travel as appropriate to achieve community college objectives, attend meetings, and implement strategic initiatives.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays.
> Walking up to 4 hours per day
> Standing/sitting up to 4 hours per day
> Lifting up to 25 lbs
> Climbing/stooping frequently
> Pushing/pulling frequently
> Stretching/reaching overhead
> Standing/sitting up to 4 hours per day
> Lifting up to 25 lbs
> Climbing/stooping frequently
> Pushing/pulling frequently
> Stretching/reaching overhead
Salary Grade
Salary
$34.80 per hour for a master's degree credential
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