Reports To: Chair, Division of Humanities and Fine Arts

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

Standard Hours: Variable Hour

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Summary:

The Division of Humanities and Fine Arts at Keuka College seeks adjunct instructors to teach Music courses to a beginning level, general education student population. Courses may include Music Appreciation, American Musical Traditions, Keuka College Band, and private instrumental lessons on a variety of instruments (wind, strings, piano). Quality teaching is a top priority of the College and we are looking for instructors who can support and contribute creatively to a growing program for students with a wide range of musical abilities and interests. Instructors are needed to teach during day and evening hours. We provide an excellent opportunity to teach and grow professionally in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Keuka College has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in courses in the Music program, including any or all of the following:
• MUS 101 (Music Appreciation), MUS 201 (American Musical Traditions), MUS 140 (Band), and MUS 130 (Private Instrumental lessons)
• Present a minimum of 1 concert per semester (Band)
• Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus, goals, and objectives.
• Follow outline provided to assure course content and objectives are met.
• Design, administer, and grade course assignments, essays and exams to assess achievement of course objectives as identified by the syllabus.
• Provide clear documentation of student progress through regular feedback, academic warnings, and midterm progress reports as necessary.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and actively engage students.
• Plan effectively for classes and student success.
• Actively engage with students in the learning process.
• Maintain regular office hours to meet one-on-one with students.
• Work with the Program Director to ensure instructional and program quality.
• Contribute to program development through collaborative participation in curriculum design and review, promotion of collaborative partnerships and engaging with faculty, adjuncts, and/or students in joint projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times towards co-workers, internal and external customers, representing Keuka College, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
• Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision, and values and adhering to institutional policies.
• Maintain a high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Music; doctorate preferred.

Experience teaching music for students with a wide range of musical abilities.

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality at all times.

Ability to be sensitive to and respond to needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff and the public.

Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Physical Requirements:

• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer