Adjunct, Private Music Lessons

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean, 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. This is a pooled hourly position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

Essential Duties & 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching music lessons at a college level.
• Master's degree in Music or equivalent.