What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Applied Music Instructor (Violin) position at Holyoke Community College?
Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and/or Department Dean. Adjunct faculty provide a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis.
The Music Department Chair assigns both major and non-major students for study with Applied Music instructors. Lessons may be 30 or 50 minutes, and faculty compensation is based upon the number of students assigned and the duration of each student’s lesson.
Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.
Primary Duties:
The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to: a.) Cooperative learning. b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.
The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the Department Chair.
The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.
The adjunct faculty member will be supportive of students' learning goals by:
a) Focusing on student learning outcomes
b) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students
c) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.
d) Making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.
e) Maintaining the academic integrity of the college.
f) Making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
Applied Music instructors are expected to attend all scheduled lessons and participate in activities of the Music Department. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a lesson, he/she will arrange a make-up lesson convenient for the student.
REQUIRED: Masters Degree in related field; expertise as a concert or solo performer; Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.
Adjunct Faculty, MCCC Unit Position (Spring, 2027)COMPENSATION: Continuing Education scale salary; no benefits (As per rates for 50/30 minute lessons).
FUNDING SOURCE: Trust
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.