Part-time Music Instructor

Haywood Community College • Clyde, NC

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About The Position

Teach in-person sections of Music Appreciation (MUS 110) and Introduction to Jazz (MUS 112) courses during the spring 2026 semester. Eligible candidates for the in-person position must be available to teach during the following times: MUS 110 - Music Appreciation (1 section) Tues/Thurs 10-11:15 am and MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz (1 section) Tues/Thurs 11:30 am-12:45 pm. Duties are primarily instructional, with efforts that promote and enhance the college's commitment to excellence in instruction and support the current needs of the students and other faculty. Instructors are responsible to a dean and/or program manager. The relationship of the instructor to the student is one of leader, teacher, and facilitator of learning.

Requirements

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Music or related subject area.
• Eligible candidates for the in-person position must be available to teach on Tuesdays and Thursdays on HCC's main campus.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Music or related subject area.
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Experience working with a diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ability, and ethnic background of students.
• Familiarity with Moodle or other learning management systems.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who may be available for in-person instruction in future semesters.

Responsibilities

• Generates updated course syllabi at the beginning of the semester that provide students with a list of course requirements, necessary texts/supplies, a summary of course content and subject competencies to be covered, and evaluation methods to be utilized.
• Prepares course materials.
• Uses appropriate teaching techniques, including delivering lectures, leading discussions, and conducting demonstrations; and performs other activities that are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• Conducts evaluations of student performance and assigns grades based on such evaluations.
• Maintains student attendance records and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, and other instructional materials.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in class as prescribed by the College procedure and discussing survey results with their supervisor.
• Maintains professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and researching discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
• Supports and encourages college-sponsored activities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree