Adjunct Instructor - Music

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on ground as assigned.
• Teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings and all reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.
• Advise the Program Chair or Dean at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with all the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines.
• Regularly check your JSCC email and your departmental mailbox; respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Music or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Music from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate level teaching experience.
• Candidates with availability to teach in person, during the day, and/or teach at various Jackson State locations.

Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay

$600 per credit hour

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.