Adjunct, Music Technology

About the role

The Adjunct Faculty member will teach a lower-division music technology course (MUSC 1515). This course is usually the first step in several of the degrees and certificates offered at SLCC, and is a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses in beginning and intermediate music production.
• Instruct students in the use of music technologies, including microphones, MIDI, and digital audio.
• Teach music production using one or more standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, etc.
• Offer timely, constructive feedback on assignments and return graded work in accordance with department standards.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades for institutional and financial aid purposes.
• Inform students of their academic progress regularly and submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns promptly, typically within 1–2 business days.
• Provide ADA accommodations as requested and enforce FERPA guidelines.
• Adhere to all college policies, with particular attention to those governing professional interactions and instructional responsibilities.
• Maintain professional etiquette and appearance in all communications and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Prepare and submit incident reports for inappropriate student behavior in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Complete all required employee trainings and maintain collegial behavior within the department and institution.
• Participate in departmental meetings, juries, and collaborative activities as needed to support the music program and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to teach students in music subjects, such as audio production, music mixing, bands, introduction to music, or similar hands-on music courses.
• Experience demonstrated in one or more industry-standard Digital Audio Workstation environments; Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton, Reaper, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music, music technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• A record of successful teaching in the discipline at the college/university level.
• Familiarity with system networking technology, especially Dante AV0IP and MIDI systems.
• Experience in leading bands, orchestras, jazz, popular music bands, and/or other instrumental music groups in an educational setting.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Record of successful and paid experience with curriculum development of music courses.
• Record of successful and paid experience teaching online classes and working in online educational platforms.
• Record of successful and paid experience with supervising and/or advising students.
• Experience as a producer in a recording studio environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry practices.