Adjunct Instructor, Music Appreciation

About the role

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities.
• Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.
• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices; develops and maintains manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College.
• Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Music or Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in Music.
• Physical demands: reach and grasp objects; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use of video display terminal; use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills; communicate information orally and in writing; receive and understand information through oral and written communication; proofread and check documents for accuracy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.

Skills

• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Pay

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Schedule

Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment; must be able to work a fluctuating schedule including evenings and weekends.