Part-time Instructor, Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll, and/or Jazz Appreciation

Mott Community College Employment • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section: Professional development Curriculum Development Collegial Responsibilities Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success. Communication Safety Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member may be responsible for teaching classes in Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll, and/or Jazz Appreciation. Faculty member must adhere to the stated course description, student learning outcomes, content, and delivery modality of their assigned section(s).

Requirements

• Masters degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited institution.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style.
• Understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success.
• Consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy).
• Adhere to the ethical standards of their profession.
• Maintain licensure and certifications where applicable.
• Participate in professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Engage in collegial responsibilities.
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
• Ensure communication and safety.
• Teach classes in Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll, and/or Jazz Appreciation.
• Adhere to the stated course description, student learning outcomes, content, and delivery modality of their assigned section(s).
• Make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level