Adjunct Faculty, Music (Trombone)_

Adjunct Faculty, Music (Trombone) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosting DetailsPosting Detail InformationPosting Number F01064Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Music (Trombone)Internal Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Music (Trombone)Department CommArts/Hum/Fine Arts DivPosition Type Part-Time FacultyJob Family Adjunct FacultyJob SummaryThe College of Lake County is looking to add an Adjunct Faculty, Music (Trombone) to the Music Department.The Adjunct is needed to teach applied instrument lessons for trombone students.The Adjunct must create and distribute a course syllabus, teach all required class sessions, and evaluate student progress in line with outcomes and expectations of the department.CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.Required Qualification(s)+ Bachelor’s degree in Music and at least five (5) years of professional experience.+ Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Desired Qualification(s)+ M.M. or M.A. in Music, or other Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Music.Posting Date 08/17/2024Closing Date 09/06/2024Expected Start Date 08/26/2024Special Instructions SummaryThis posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by the department chairs.The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career at CLC . Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence ( CLC CARES ) outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students.Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application can remain under consideration for the academic year. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs@clcillinois.edu with your username and password. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.Pay Rate Per adjunct contract.Full-Time/Part-Time Part-TimeLocation GrayslakeTotal Hours per week Varies by lesson length, and number of studentsWork ScheduleVaries based on section(s) taughtEEO StatementThe College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.Interview Process Requirements NoneSummary of Essential Functions• Adjunct must create and distribute a course syllabus, teach all required class sessions, and evaluate student progress in line with outcomes and expectations of the department.• Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades.• Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.• Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life.• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.• Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.• Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.• Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.• Provide instructional support to the students.• Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.• Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.• Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.• Be available for student consultation through phone or email.• Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.• Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided.• Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested.• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook (and/or related instructional material).• Meet all classes for the scheduled time.• Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines.• Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records.• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.• Revise and update course content as needed.• Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.• Maintain a high level of professional ethics.• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).+ * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Music and at least 5 years of professional experience?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have a Master’s degree or higher in Music, or other Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline?+ Yes+ No+ * Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English?+ Yes+ NoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents+ Resume+ Cover Letter+ Unofficial Transcript 1Optional Documents+ Teaching Philosophy+ Curriculum Vitae