City Colleges of Chicago
Adjunct Instructor – Music
Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach music courses. Adjunct faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi, and develop educational materials. They will bring demonstrated success in the classroom, using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs, foster critical thinking, and promote problem‑solving. Adjunct faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support its mission, and embody the community‑college philosophy.
Essential Duties
Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.
Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging among students.
Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.
Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.
Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.
Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
Qualifications
Master’s in Music (all, and not limited to only Performance and Jazz), Masters of Arts and Masters of Sciences (any discipline focusing on Music) Master of Music Education, Master of Music Therapy.
Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
Experience with a diverse, multi‑lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred.
Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Special Requirements
Seeking candidate(s) to teach face‑to‑face course(s).
Seeing candidates to teach an Introduction to Music course on Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM, during the Spring 2026 Semester, with the potential for additional teaching opportunities in future semesters.
Preference will be given to applicants with ability to teach applied lessons in string, woodwind, or brass instruments, with special preference for those with experience working with large ensembles.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $800 - $837 - $943 per Contact Hour based on Degree.
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ .
For Consideration
Letter of interest.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview).
Submission of additional information, including but not limited to a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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Essential Duties
Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.
Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging among students.
Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.
Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.
Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.
Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
Qualifications
Master’s in Music (all, and not limited to only Performance and Jazz), Masters of Arts and Masters of Sciences (any discipline focusing on Music) Master of Music Education, Master of Music Therapy.
Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
Experience with a diverse, multi‑lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred.
Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Special Requirements
Seeking candidate(s) to teach face‑to‑face course(s).
Seeing candidates to teach an Introduction to Music course on Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM, during the Spring 2026 Semester, with the potential for additional teaching opportunities in future semesters.
Preference will be given to applicants with ability to teach applied lessons in string, woodwind, or brass instruments, with special preference for those with experience working with large ensembles.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $800 - $837 - $943 per Contact Hour based on Degree.
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ .
For Consideration
Letter of interest.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview).
Submission of additional information, including but not limited to a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
#J-18808-Ljbffr