"Part Time Instructor - Trombone (MUAP-MUEN-MUSI)"

Part Time Instructor - Trombone (MUAP-MUEN-MUSI)

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time Instructor - Trombone (MUAP-MUEN-MUSI) at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary
To provide private instruction to low brass students, as well as possibly teaching other music courses as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide private trombone instruction and teaches other music courses as assigned.
• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advises students in academic matters.
• Evaluates students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Utilizes the college LMS to post grades and other course resources for students.
• Attends departmental and division meetings.
• Completes all course grading in a timely manner and according to college and program policy.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications
Master of Arts in Music OR Master of Music OR Master of Music in Education OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Music.

Minimum Competencies

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.
• Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience with trombone students
• Distance Education training/teaching experience

Preferred Competencies

Special Notes To Applicants

• Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.
• All applicants will be asked to provide a sample of their performance as a trombone player as part of this application process. A submission is to be done electronically by uploading a video to a site of public access such as YouTube or Drop Box and include an appropriate link under the Portfolio/Work Sample item of this application
• All Foreign Transcripts must be accompanied by an evaluation from a certified credential agency
• Maximum of 19 hours per week

Job Type: Part Time

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly Wage

Salary or Wage: Depending on Qualifications

Grade: FAC

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Band

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 8/17/2026

The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.