Independence Community College $675.00 Per Credit Hour
Position Announcement: Instrumental Music Adjunct(s)
Independence Community College (ICC), home of the William Inge Center for the Arts, is seeking applications for adjuncts to teach and conduct several full-size ensembles, specifically Athletic Band/Drum Line, Concert Band, and Orchestra, to lead Instrumental Lessons for Music Majors and Instrumental Lessons for Non-Majors, and to teach Music Appreciation. Independence Community College, a small, rural, residential college in southeast Kansas, serves approximately 1,000 full- and part-time students each year. Independence Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary
Adjuncts in Instrumental Music play a critical role in delivering a well-rounded liberal arts education by teaching undergraduate courses in Instrumental Music. Instruction supports the College’s general education curriculum and the associate’s degrees. The position includes responsibilities such as course implementation and assessment and active collaboration with colleagues within the Arts and Letters Division.
All employees at ICC are expected to perform all duties in a manner consistent with the mission objectives and strategies of the College. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs as part of the Arts and Letters Division.
This position is scheduled to start August 2025.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a Music discipline; or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in the concentration from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Teaching Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses as assigned.
Develop and provide written course syllabus with classroom policies, procedures, grading guidelines, and learning outcomes.
Develop curriculum, presentation materials, course materials, and examinations.
Use appropriate and up-to-date course materials, including learning objectives, textbooks, and supplementary teaching materials.
Provide a positive learning environment committed to ICC student success by being receptive to various learning modalities (e.g. on-line, traditional, and hybrid).
Work with the instructional team to provide outcomes assessment, follow-up, and improvement(s).
Encourage student retention, continuity, progress in coursework and program, and student success.
Work with other instructors and college staff to promote ICC and the curricula offerings.
Assist in student recruitment, curriculum development, and assessments.
Independence Community College
Position Announcement: Instrumental Music Adjunct(s)
Director Responsibilities
Develop, implement, promote, and document instrumental music performances as appropriate to the ensemble/course.
Recruit students to Fine Arts programs and Instrumental Music specifically.
Prepare for and lead rehearsals for the ensemble.
Conduct concerts as appropriate to the ensemble.
Manage Music budget in collaboration with the Division Chair.
Submit Marketing Requests to promote events and opportunities in a timely fashion.
Create and curate appropriate material for publication on social media.
General Responsibilities
Support external reporting requirements by providing information and input for accreditation, state, and governmental agencies, and by completing reports as needed.
Ensure all ICC property is secured.
Exemplify the ability to work with a broad student population.
Communicate effectively with sensitivity to student learning styles and developmental needs.
Validate responsible work habits through collaborative and collegial social interactions.
Adhere to general rules of safety, procedures, and ethical job standards.
Present expertise in content area and keep abreast of advancements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues, and staff.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally through oral and written communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an Adjunct in Instrumental Music. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment.
This position requires the ability to sit or stand or walk for extended and various periods of time.
The ability to effectively learn new computer programs and applications as necessary; the ability to effectively troubleshoot changing computer software issues.
The ability to communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, with an excellent comprehension of the English language, is essential.
Provide own transportation to and from campus, and appropriate licensing to operate college vehicles on recruiting trips.