Adjunct Faculty - Applied Music Instructor (Violin)

Holyoke Community College • Holyoke, MA

18h

About The Position

Holyoke Community College is hiring an adjunct Applied Music Instructor specializing in violin to teach students on a semester basis. Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and/or Department Dean, the instructor provides a quality learning experience and reports to a dean. The Music Department Chair assigns major and non-major students for instruction. Lessons may be 30 or 50 minutes, and compensation is based on the number of assigned students and lesson duration. The instructor-student relationship is that of teacher and facilitator of learning.

The instructor uses active learning methods and varied instructional strategies to help students meet course objectives. They arrange for appropriate materials and equipment in collaboration with the Department Chair, keep accurate and timely student records and performance assessments, and support students’ learning goals while accommodating individual differences and maintaining academic integrity. Instructors recommend relevant campus services when needed, attend scheduled lessons and participate in Music Department activities. If a lesson must be missed, the instructor arranges a make-up lesson convenient for the student.

This is an Adjunct Faculty, MCCC Unit position for Spring 2027. Compensation follows the Continuing Education scale for 50- or 30-minute lessons; benefits are not provided. Employment is contingent on a successful background check, including CORI and SORI. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; HCC does not sponsor H-1B visas.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Expertise as a concert or solo performer.
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; HCC does not sponsor H-1B visas.
• Successful completion and review of a pre-employment background check, including CORI and SORI.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied violin lessons to assigned major and non-major students, with lessons lasting 30 or 50 minutes.
• Use active learning methods and a variety of instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, experiential learning, writing for learning, and critical-thinking initiatives.
• Arrange for the timely acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in collaboration with the Department Chair.
• Record and report student data promptly and accurately, including assessments of student performance and final grades.
• Support students’ learning goals by focusing on learning outcomes, considering student needs and abilities, becoming familiar with academic and social supports, making reasonable accommodations for individual differences, maintaining academic integrity, and being available to assist students.
• Recommend campus services to students as needed, including library services, financial aid, counseling, and supplemental instruction.
• Attend all scheduled lessons and participate in Music Department activities.
• Arrange a make-up lesson convenient for the student if unable to attend a lesson.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time