Adjunct Music instructor | Lenoir Community College - Military Veterans

The Adjunct Music Instructor is responsible for providing quality music instruction to Associate of Fine Arts-Music students and other LCC students needing general education courses or private instruction through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction so that students are able to successfully complete degree requirements in an engaging environment. The Instructor is responsible for promoting the arts in the local and surrounding community through visible, vibrant, and engaging means, and for ensuring that visible performance-related events are occurring on LCC's campus and in the community.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College: Mastery of Subject Matter

Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline

Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline

Connect the subject matter with related fields

Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops

Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline

Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning

Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students

Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs

Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate

Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments

Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives

Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives

Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning

Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines

Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Support of College Policies and Procedures

Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment

Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed

Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation

Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies

Maintain confidentiality of student information

Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence

Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources

Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

Participate in meetings and events as required

Respond in a timely manner to requests for information

Support both part-time and full-time colleagues

Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans

Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels

Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents

Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College

Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Working Conditions

Typical classroom or online teaching environment

Frequent travel between buildings on campus and infrequent travel to other campuses

Frequent listening to and talking with students and other faculty and staff members

Infrequent sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability. Qualifications

Master's degree in music from a regionally accredited college or university or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in music (courses designated as graduate-level music courses)

Experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred skills