Experienced Part-Time Music Instructor – Teaching Music Appreciation, Jazz, and Applied Lessons at Cape Fear Community College

About Us

Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is a public institution of higher education located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Our college is committed to providing high-quality education and training to our students, helping them achieve their academic and career goals. We are proud to offer a diverse range of programs, including music, arts, and humanities, which enable our students to develop their creative skills and pursue their passions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Part-Time Music Instructor to join our team at Cape Fear Community College. As a Music Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching music appreciation, jazz, and applied lessons to our students. If you have a strong background in music and a passion for teaching, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Highlights

• Position: Part-Time Music Instructor
• Company: Cape Fear Community College
• Start Date: Immediate openings available
• Compensation: A competitive salary
• Location: Remote

Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Music Instructor at Cape Fear Community College, you will be responsible for:

• Providing classroom and laboratory instruction to students in music appreciation, jazz, and applied lessons
• Preparing lesson plans and scheduling classroom activities
• Developing and preparing supplement materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Developing and preparing tests to evaluate student performance and grading individual scores
• Providing classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery and developing laboratory assignments to provide hands-on experience
• Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintaining and submitting all required paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely fashion, including but not limited to class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms, and grade rosters
• Overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures related to the required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
• Assessing the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommending improvements as needed
• Overseeing and participating in field studies and assignments, traveling with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

To be successful as a Part-Time Music Instructor at Cape Fear Community College, you will need to possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge: Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures, principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures, current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment, principles and techniques involved in test development and administration, and the Blackboard Platform
• Ability: To interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing, establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception, and maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

Experience and Training Guidelines

To be eligible for this position, you will need to have any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Minimum Education/Training: A Master's degree in Music or a Master's degree and at least 18 graduate semester hours in Music from a regionally accredited college or university
• Minimum Experience: Experience using Blackboard educational technology
• Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills: Prior experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position requires unofficial transcripts and/or training certifications to be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying. Candidates are required to submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required. Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

What We Offer

As a Part-Time Music Instructor at Cape Fear Community College, you will have the opportunity to:

• Teach music appreciation, jazz, and applied lessons to our students
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans and activities
• Work with a diverse group of students and colleagues
• Contribute to the growth and development of our music program
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We are excited to review your application.