Amarillo College is hiring: Supplemental Instructor - Music in Amarillo

Salary: $48.00 Hourly

Location : Amarillo, TX

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 202400096

Division: Music

Department: 10_10_04_401335 - (MUSI) - Music

Opening Date: 07/10/2024

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 10

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Supplemental Instructor - Music who will be all-in on our mission and who will teach applied instrumental and vocal private lessons and/or other music courses to students of all ages.
Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Required: Associate degree or above

Preferred: Master's degree or above

EXPERIENCE:
Required: If candidate has an Associate degree, mastery of subject content matter must include one year of teaching or performance experience. If candidate has a Master's degree, no performance or teaching experience is required.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform teaching activities, including classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student coursework, research and internships.
• Plan, develop and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.
• Teach day and/or evening courses as required.
• Develop curriculum.
• Confer with students on course materials.
• Review examinations, performances and papers.
• Prepare syllabus i.e., determine course content that is consistent with the catalog description.
• Select instructional materials (textbooks).
• Teach applied instrumental and vocal private lessons and/or other music courses for non-academic credit students of all ages.
• Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.
• Assist with registration.
• Complete appropriate administrative paperwork and performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Participate in department, division and college meetings as assigned or required.
• Assume responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and in the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring and striving to serve students, peers, and the community by embracing the AC Core Values of Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of subject matter and related and/or relevant topics and issues in the discipline
• Ability to work with and motivate students.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent teaching skills.
• Ability to maintain an established schedule, which may include evenings and multiple campus locations.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to work well with a team or independently.
• Excellent oral, written and listening skills, including computer skills sufficient for email, course development and course management.
• Must understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
• Must be able to deal with people in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success, innovation, collaboration and instructional quality.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in the use of instructional technology.
• Educate themselves regarding College policies.
• Ensure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.

Pay grade 10 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, and be able to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Work Environment: This job may operate in a classroom, online, or tech supported setting. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as microphones, audio/video-recorders, computers, overhead projectors, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.