What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Music Instructor position at Lake Land College Illinois?
Location
Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type
Adjuncts
Job Number
202300314
Division
Academic Services
Department
Humanities
Opening Date
02/25/2025
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
- Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
- Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
- Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
- Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
- Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
- Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
- Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
- Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Master's Degree in the discipline.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.
Knowledge:
- Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology.
Personal Requirements:
- Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.
