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Private Music Lessons Adjunct Faculty - Trumpet

Inside Higher Ed, Bremerton, Washington, United States, 98312

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Private Music Lesson Adjunct - Trumpet Salary: $5,000 - $6,000 per 5-credit course Department: Social Sciences & Humanities Reports to: Dean of SSH Olympic College’s Music program offers private individual instruction in a variety of instruments as well as for vocal. The Music program offers space for individualized instruction, as well as for students to practice and perform. Faculty provide lessons, where possible, utilizing distance learning through Zoom and/or Skype. Adjunct faculty are employed in the areas of brass instruments wind/reed instruments, guitar, bass guitar, strings, piano, and voice. As the college continues to expand our learning options for all, instruction will be provided through a variety of modalities, from Canvas, Zoom, Skype other appropriate online resources and through face-to-face instruction. Olympic College is recruiting an adjunct faculty member to join the faculty and staff team in the Social Sciences & Humanities Division. The position will be part-time Private Music adjunct faculty, teaching primarily private lessons on trumpet. Essential Functions

Teach evening, distance, and in-person classes on the Bremerton and other campuses when requested; Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping; Provide class syllabi/guidelines to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested; Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs; Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators; Hold regularly scheduled private lessons for students for the schedule span of time enrolled (1/2 credit = ½ hr/week; 1 credit = 1 hr/week) Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required Successful Applicants Will

Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm; Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success; Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career; Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement; Demonstrate success working with individuals representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans; Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, as well as by contributing through actions; Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation; Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate; Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships; Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team; Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services as appropriate, including use of the College-approved learning management system Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience in teaching or mentoring music students - specifically in area of desired instruction Desired Qualifications Master Degree in area of instruction Two year teaching experience of private lessons - at the audit level. Ability to play and teach in both classical and jazz styles Ability to teach lessons on other brass instruments (high brass and/or low brass) Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. Accommodation inquiries can be sent to: HRticket@olympic.edu.

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