What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Piano position at Walters State Community College?
Campus Location: Sevier County Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)
Job Purpose: The overall purpose of the Adjunct Instructor of Music is to provide instruction in individual piano lessons, class piano, and/or ear training.
Essential Job Functions:
- Teach individual piano lessons for 1 credit and 2 credit sections for both majors and non-majors (not to exceed the contact hour limit per semester).
- Teach class piano 1 and/or 2 for majors and non-majors.
- Additional course assignments in Ear Training or Intro to Music is possible on an as needed basis and pending specific qualifications.
- Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning and maintain class records
- Work with other music faculty in scheduling juries and auditions.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Music or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated proficiency in piano pedagogy.
- Experience with piano performance or collaborative piano.
Evidence of demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the comprehensive community college philosophy. -
Behavioral Core Competencies:
- Teaching competence in the field of music with strong communication skills with students and faculty.
- Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
- Strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.
- Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
- Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
Leadership & Supervisory: This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Humanities division.
Environment & Working Conditions: Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. Could be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.
Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):
- Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
- Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.
- Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
- Travel to local areas may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.
Requisition #498867
Posting Closes: Open until filled.
