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Music Adjunct Lecturer Job at Inside Higher Ed in Bremerton

Inside Higher Ed, Bremerton, WA, United States


Music Adjunct - General
Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Music - SSH Division

Reports To: Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities

This is a Music Adjunct Faculty position that will teach OC’s various Music History, Theory, Fundamentals, and Appreciation classes. We are seeking someone who can teach in person as well as teach remotely, should circumstances demand that modality.

Essential Functions

Teach assigned Music courses according to the schedule developed, following discipline and course outline guidelines

Prepare all instructional materials and grading for students in assigned classes

Submit records and requested documents for the assigned courses as scheduled and requested by the discipline area, division office, and college

Must be willing and able to teach face‑to‑face instruction as needed at the Bremerton, Shelton and Poulsbo campuses as needed, and be able to teach the assigned classes remotely as needed

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Music (or Music Education) required.

Minimum of two years’ experience teaching Music, including to adults.

College teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Graduate level knowledge of Music, including Music History, Appreciation, and Theory.

Ability to teach college level Music courses to a wide range of students (educational preparation levels).

Effectively teach and support a diverse student population, including students whose native language is not English, those whose origins may not be in the United States, as well as a wide range of ages (Running Start – High School students, traditional college age, and beyond).

Special Skills:

Foster a climate of multi‑cultural understanding and appreciation.

Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals.

Appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in the delivery of instruction (ability to teach various modalities of face‑to‑face, hybrid and online preferred).

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment, to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning‑centered climate.

Foster a student‑centered learning environment in all classes.

Additional Information
We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts 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, fully flexible, and may include evening and/or weekend classes, off‑campus assignments and travel to clinical sites.

Benefits

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan

TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan

Sick leave

Aflac

Space available tuition waiver

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness center

Reduced rate and priority consideration on‑site childcare (space available)

Conditions of Employment
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Additionally, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327. The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring.

EEO Statement
Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360‑475‑7303. Olympic College is a smoke‑free/drug‑free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

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