"Adjunct Instructor - Music"

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College’s commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in at least ONE of the following: Music or Music Education, OR Master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Music. Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in the discipline / teaching area; Experience teaching a class or facilitating training; Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology; Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs; Previous online teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment; Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment; Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems; Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships; Ability to work independently and take initiative; Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter; Knowledge of how students learn; Ability to adapt to student learning needs; Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies; Promotion of positive expectations of students; Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning; Incorporation of pedagogical innovation; Assessment of student learning; Assessment of self-learning; Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum; Development of relevant content for classes; Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies; Experience mentoring and advising students; Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring; Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community; Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy; Continued educational attainment.