What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Adjunct Faculty - Concert Choir Director (Fall 2026) position at Elgin Community College?
About ECC
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Class sections assigned – as required by department
Rate Of Pay
Per Contact Hour
2025: Less than Master's = $1,069; Master's or above = $1,109
FLSA Status
Exempt
Grant Funded
No
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty provide instruction aligned with the College’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
A bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience directing a large choir ensemble.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Adjunct faculty provide instruction aligned with the College’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.
Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.
Physical Demands
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity
Visual acuity (arm's length)
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Class sections assigned – as required by department
Rate Of Pay
Per Contact Hour
2025: Less than Master's = $1,069; Master's or above = $1,109
FLSA Status
Exempt
Grant Funded
No
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty provide instruction aligned with the College’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A master’s degree in music performance with graduate level coursework in Choir plus choir experience conducting and demonstrated competence.
A bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience directing a large choir ensemble.
- College teaching experience preferred.
- Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy,
- Commitment to meeting the academic needs of non-traditional students, including first generation students, older students, minority/multicultural students, and non-native speakers of English.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Adjunct faculty provide instruction aligned with the College’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.
- Deliver instruction
- Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
- Prepare lessons
- Provide course syllabus, which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavior expectations, course outline, and contact information
- Verify student enrollment and submit grades
- Prepare labs
- Enforce lab safety procedures
- Evaluate student progress
- Keep accurate record of student performance
- Provide students with timely, constructive feedback
- Provide student assistance
- Uphold required office hours
- Maintain voice-mail and e-mail communication
- Refer students to student support services
- Accommodate special-need students
Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.
Physical Demands
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity
Visual acuity (arm's length)
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.