Adjunct Faculty - Commercial Music (Live Sound Production)

Dallas College

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Dallas College is seeking an experienced teacher/practitioner in Live Sound and Music Production to teach Live Sound I and II. Preference will be given to candidates with significant professional experience in live sound reinforcement, audio engineering, music production, and performance, particularly within contemporary commercial music settings. The ideal candidate will approach live sound from a musician-centered perspective, with a strong understanding of how sound reinforcement supports performers, ensembles, and the overall audience experience. Candidates should be comfortable working across a wide range of commercial music genres, including pop, rock, R&B, jazz, country, musical theatre, and related styles. Our student body is highly engaged, supportive, and diverse. We seek a faculty member who embraces an open-minded, inclusive, and student-centered approach to teaching. Many of our students enter the program with strong musical instincts, creativity, and enthusiasm but limited traditional training, and the successful candidate should be comfortable working with students across a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and ability levels, including military veterans. Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Requirements

Seeking active professionals with a demonstrated record of work in live sound, performance, or production at the local, regional, national, or international level.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students.
Embraces an open-minded, inclusive, and student-centered approach to teaching.
Comfortable working with students across a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and ability levels, including military veterans.
Highly organized and proficient with contemporary music technology, including digital audio workstations, live sound consoles, microphones, signal flow, MIDI, and related hardware and software.
Experience with Mac-based systems and learning management platforms (e.g., eCampus).
Comfortable working closely with students and faculty in performance-based environments, including both on-campus and off-campus events.
Ability to manage live sound in real-time performance settings with professionalism and reliability.
Understand standard live sound operational practices, including working with efficiency and a strong sense of urgency to execute thorough sound checks within limited time windows in support of weekly Commercial Music recitals and performances.
Ability to provide quality customer service.
For credit classes transferable towards a higher degree: Master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline for credit courses.
For workforce education degree or certificate courses: a combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three (3) years of direct or related work experience other than teaching.
For developmental courses: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency (i.e., teaching experience, honors, graduate course work or other related accomplishments).
Official transcripts will be required at time of interview.
Will be subject to a criminal background check.
Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with significant professional experience in live sound reinforcement, audio engineering, music production, and performance, particularly within contemporary commercial music settings.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides students with a written course syllabus.
Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning.
Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
Maintains accurate and complete course records.
Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions.
Values the collaborative process.
Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles to incorporate delivery of learning styles in instruction.
Participates in student advising and registration.
Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations.
Complies with Dallas College board policies, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests.
Serves on and attends college committees as assigned.
Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities.
Participates in his/her own performance appraisal.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
May work with student clubs and/or organizations.
Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas College and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students.
Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities.
Participates in professional development activities.
Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Performs other duties as assigned.