Adjunct Instructor, Music

About the Role

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach Music Appreciation classes. Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis at various locations.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe, collaborative and respectful working environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Utilizes innovative learning strategies to engage learners and support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible
• Demonstrates good management and care of college/departmental resources

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Skills

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Maintains a respectful and productive classroom environment
• Ability to be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of and familiarity with technology and software including computers, and web-based resources such as Blackboard
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

• Master's degree in Music OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Music
• Two years of post-secondary teaching experience
• At least one year of post-secondary experience teaching online
• Unofficial college transcripts must be uploaded with your application or submitted to the HR office prior to consideration for interview

Preferences

• Community College teaching experience
• Blackboard teaching experience
• Online teaching experience