Instructor, Music - Adjunct

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Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, Music - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach music courses designed transfer programs and support of career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a variety of classes within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, and/or evening hours. These courses may include Music Appreciation, Introduction to Jazz, Class Music, and/or Applied Music.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

developing learner centered lesson plans

employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles

incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments

creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population

preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate

conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation

participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment

providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions

maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service, Canvas)

complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

conducting recruiting activities

promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success

referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain student records.

Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor. Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Master in Musical Arts from an accredited University Education Preferred

Experience Required

Post-secondary teaching experience in Musical Arts Experience Preferred

Community college teaching experience

Teaching experience for brass instruments

Work experience in Musical Arts

Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes

Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task

2. Respect Diversity

3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.

4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment

5. Communicate effectively

6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

Reporting Requirements

Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)

Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses Other:

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2025-031-TEMP-P

Open Date

04/21/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants