Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Private Music Lessons Adjunct Faculty - Trumpet in B

Private Music Lesson Adjunct - Trumpet

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Department: Social Sciences & Humanities
Reports to: Dean of SSH
Olympic College’s Music program offers private individual instruction in a variety of instruments as well as vocal instruction. The program provides space for individualized instruction, as well as for students to practice and perform. Faculty provide lessons, utilizing distance learning through Zoom and/or Skype, as well as face‑to‑face instruction when requested.

Essential Functions

• Teach evening, distance, and in‑person classes on the Bremerton and other campuses when requested.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping.
• Provide class syllabi/guidelines to students by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Hold regularly scheduled private lessons for students for the schedule span of time enrolled (½ credit = ½ hr /week; 1 credit = 1 hr /week).
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching or mentoring music students – specifically in the desired area of instruction.
• Two‑year teaching experience of private lessons – at the audit level.
• Ability to play and teach in both classical and jazz styles.
• Ability to teach lessons on other brass instruments (high brass and/or low brass).
• Master’s Degree in the area of instruction (desired).

Additional Information

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of employment. Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits. This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter – describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts.
• Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications (for the successful candidate).

EEO Statement

Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. Accommodation inquiries can be sent to: HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.