Music - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College • Dayton, OH, US • 2w ago

At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

Accountable to our students, the community and one another.
Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.
Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.

The Sinclair Music Program provides a comprehensive foundation, fulfilling the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in music, with a strong emphasis on public performance. This program equips students with the skills and academic preparation necessary for success in advanced music studies and professional performance opportunities.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty studio instructor to teach flute face-to-face at the Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $957 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
Support for continued professional development and education
STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional work to a teaching role

SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs
Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress
Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

Master’s degree in music or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is preferred, but a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with tested experience in the content area required
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.