Music Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

About the role

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities. This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified adjunct candidates for anticipated instructional needs for 2027. Actual hiring and course assignments are contingent upon enrollment, scheduling demands, program needs, and funding availability. As a result, there may or may not be positions filled from this posting. This position is available in person or online.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and teach courses in Music.
• Provide instruction online and in a classroom environment.
• Assist students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Qualifications

• M.F.A. or M.A. in music from an accredited university or college.
• At least graduate 18 credits in the teaching field.
• Understanding of general music theory and history.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.

Skills

• Teaching online experience.
• Regular Substantive Interaction training.
• CANVAS LMS skills.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Pay

Hiring range: $836–$1,737 per credit hour. Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate’s academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS‑10 process.

Schedule

Work schedule hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs. The position may be offered in person or online.