Adjunct Faculty Music Instructor

Lake Land College•Main Campus - Mattoon, IL

15h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master's Degree in the discipline.
Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.
Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.
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.
Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.

Responsibilities

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.