Music Faculty (Adjunct Assignment)

Wayne State College is seeking a Music Faculty (Adjunct Assignment) focused on Music Technology and Applied Guitar.

Job Summary:

Nature of Work:

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.

Teaching areas may include Music Technology, Music Recording and Production, Applied Guitar, Guitar for Music Educators courses, and Music Appreciation courses.

Examples of Work Performed:

1. Contribute to students’ academic growth and development, which includes all of the following.

A. Teaching, which includes but is not limited to the following:
i. Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
ii. Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
iii. Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
iv. Maintain respect for the student and the student’s posture as a learner
v. Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
vi. Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes
vii. Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
viii. Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles
ix. Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
x. Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
xi. Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
xii. Encourage student to think for themselves
xiii. Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class
xiv. Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
xv. Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours
xvi. Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
xvii. Be fair in examinations and grading
xviii. Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
xix. Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content.
xx. Participate in program review and updating requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the area of specialization, or a master’s degree in another field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Successful experience teaching music technology, music recording, or music production courses, or extensive work experience in those areas.

To apply, please complete and submit the WSC employment application (PDF), your CV (curriculum vitae), and college transcripts to WSC Human Resources. You can send the application materials by scan and email to hr@wsc.edu, fax to 402-375-7413, or mail to 1111 Main Street, Wayne NE 68787.

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