Lamar State College-Port Arthur is hiring: Adjunct Instructor, Commercial Music

Job Summary

The adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching courses in sound engineering (Audio Visual Production), live sound, electronics and applied music lessons. This position reports to the Chair of Commercial Music. Adjunct instructors are hired based on the needs of the hiring department per semester. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and/or online classes. Locations may include on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. Correctional facility teaching assignment available. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Commercial Music or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required. Three to five years of professional experience in music or audio engineering is required. Ability to understand the teaching and evaluation methodologies used in the total instructional process. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff members in a professional manner. Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others. Ability to clearly communicate. Must comply with established College rules and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a musical field or graduate degree in a related field is preferred. Prior teaching experience is preferred. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak, listen, and see. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift, push, pull and carry objects.

Salary

Depends upon teaching load.

Work Hours

Hours vary as needed by department.

Essential Job Functions

Provide quality instruction while working independently in the classroom. Maintain current knowledge and expertise in Commercial Music and Audiovisual Production. Completes all necessary paperwork with required timeframes.

EEO Statement

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Security Sensitive

Positions are security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Application Instructions

Special Instructions To Applicants: A criminal background check will be conducted on the final candidate prior to the offer of employment. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. An incomplete application will not be considered. Your application is not complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the application process. Review of qualified applicants to begin immediately. The following documents are requested: resume, unofficial copies of official transcripts and licenses (if applicable), and name, phone number, and e-mail addresses of three (3) references. Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to provide letters of reference. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. In compliance with House Bill 558, Lamar State College – Port Arthur requires compliance measures prior to employment. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409)984-6237. LSCPA is an E-Verify Employer. EEO/AA