Adjunct Faculty, Fiddle and Mandolin Instructor

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

The College offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu

About Our Community

The campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: www.bellingham.org

General Description of Work

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Fiddle and Mandolin Instructor
Classification: Faculty
FTE: Varies, course assignment dependent
Schedule: Varies, course assignment dependent
FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt
Teaching Modality: In person

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement learning materials for MUSC 150 and MUSC 250 Applied Music fiddle and mandolin students, focused on student development or preparation for university-level transfer auditions, as needs dictate.
• Communicate with Discipline Lead and colleagues in preparation for quarterly student performances.
• Read and respond to emails from students, faculty and staff.
• Develop, prepare, and deliver high quality, evidence-based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce aligned curriculum.
• Uses student centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.
• Will teach in-person.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in music, or closely related field.
• Experience teaching bluegrass fiddle and mandolin.
• Evidence of an active performing career.