Adjunct, Private Music Lessons

About the role

The Adjunct Faculty member will teach lower-division private applied music instruction to music majors and non-majors in one or more of the following areas: guitar, strings, piano, brass, voice, woodwinds, or percussion.

Responsibilities

• Provide private applied music instruction to lower-division students, including music majors and non-majors, in one or more of the following areas: guitar, strings, piano, brass, voice, woodwinds, or percussion.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and skill levels.
• Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations to assess student performance and progress.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate level knowledge (and/or professional work experiences) of music technique, theory and history.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent.
• Preferred qualifications include experience teaching music lessons at a college level and a Master's degree in Music or equivalent.

Skills

• Knowledge of music technique, theory, and history.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain professional etiquette and appearance.
• Ability to adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide ADA accommodations and enforce FERPA guidelines.

Benefits

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check. More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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