"Part-time Music Professor, Trombone – Continuous Pool"

Clark College is currently seeking to fill a part-time Music Professor as a Music Applied Lesson Instructor teaching Trombone. Clark College offers a two-year Music Direct Transfer Degree. Students are required to take 6 quarters of Music Theory, Ear Training, and applied lessons on the instrument of their choice. The instructor will only teach in quarters where there is a music major who is currently enrolled or has taken music theory and ear training, is pursuing the Music DTA, and has declared the trombone as their preferred instrument. This part-time position is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Applicants must be available to teach the daytime, evening or weekend hours. Positions will be filled as program needs arise. At Clark, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

GENERAL FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct classes utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitate student learning.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Pursue professional development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

SPECIFIC POSITION FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide written syllabus detailing contact information, required materials, and grading policies.
• Instruct ten one-on-one hour-long lessons in person for each student throughout the quarter.
• Prepare students for end of quarter juries that take place on campus in front of the tenured music faculty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Performance or Education.
• Two (2) years of instructing Trombone students one-on-one.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.