Part Time Instructor - Music

Alpena Community College•Alpena, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Instructor - Music teaches introductory music courses to students with diverse educational and musical backgrounds, including students with little or no prior musical experience. The instructor provides engaging, student-centered instruction in music fundamentals, music theory, aural skills, and music appreciation, supporting students’ musical understanding, critical listening skills, and appreciation of music as an artistic and cultural expression. Instruction may include theoretical study, practical musicianship, listening activities, and other active-learning experiences. Part-time faculty normally teach one or two courses per semester. Assignments may be available for day and evening courses. Compensation is based on total contact hours taught per semester, starting at $710 per contact hour. Benefits include the State of Michigan retirement plan, a tuition waiver, and free membership to the ACC Wellness Center. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel outside the local area may be required depending on course location; mileage reimbursement may be available. The role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Master's degree in Music, Music Education, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musicology, or a related field.
Previous college-level teaching or instructional experience in music or a related discipline.
Demonstrated proficiency in playing at least one musical instrument.
Strong foundational knowledge of music theory, notation, rhythm, harmony, and aural skills.
Ability to teach students with diverse educational backgrounds and varying levels of musical experience.
Experience using student-centered instructional strategies and effective assessment practices.
Ability to read and interpret standard music notation.
Familiarity with music notation software, learning management systems, and other instructional technologies.
Ability to foster appreciation of music through historical, cultural, and practical perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a higher education setting, including online teaching.
Strong working knowledge of teaching methods.
Computer competency in word processing, instructional software, and online instruction.
Curriculum development experience, especially online curriculum development.

Responsibilities

Teach lecture and laboratory portions of courses.
Prepare and distribute course syllabi to students.
Perform preparation requirements for laboratory exercises.
Evaluate student progress through examinations, quizzes, observations, and laboratory reports.
Act as a liaison between the college and students.
Implement curriculum changes at the request of the Department Chairperson or Lead Instructor.
Be available for individual student assistance, advising, and consultation as necessary.
Participate in curriculum development, revisions, and evaluation activities.
Maintain academic competency through staff development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson and the Vice President for Instruction.
For instructors who do not maintain office hours, include in the syllabus a statement explaining how students can arrange an appointment.