Adjunct Faculty- Applied Music (Brass)

Adjunct Faculty- Applied Music (Brass)
Part-time Adjunct Faculty
Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Our Adjunct Faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to making a difference!

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Adjunct Faculty for Applied Music - Brass are responsible for providing high-quality, one-on-one instrumental instruction to individual students over a 16-week credit-bearing semester. Candidates will cultivate an encouraging and rigorous individual lesson environment that addresses diverse learning styles, helping students successfully meet established course objectives, technical benchmarks, and performance outcomes.

MUS 284.700 – Applied Lessons: Brass (16-week term)

Fall 2026 Semester (August 17, 2026 – December 12, 2026)

Private lesson times are coordinated flexibly based on student and instructor studio availability. (Note: Waubonsee does not hire fully remote instructors due to the required in-person student support and performances).

Responsibilities
Instructional Design: Design course syllabi, weekly lesson plans, technical exercises, repertoire selections, and formative/summative jury assessments tailored to individual student needs and skill levels.

Student Engagement: Incorporate learning-centered principles and concepts, motivating students to actively practice, prepare, and participate in all aspects of the applied music experience.

Compliance & Deadlines: Meet all college deadlines for submission of weekly attendance, midterm verification, grades, and data collection for assessment of student learning via the Learning Management System (Canvas).

Technology Integration: Integrate instructional and studio technology appropriately to enhance student learning, feedback, and communication.

Professionalism: Work collaboratively with professional music colleagues and division staff to serve the needs of students and the community; model professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Experience

Master’s degree in Music preferred or master’s degree in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Music coursework. 

Preferred ExperienceTeaching Applied Brass (or a related music field) at a Community College or Higher Education institution.

 Utilizing Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).

Teaching and mentoring traditionally underserved populations.

Incorporating technology, recording/audio tools, and multimedia applications into the music teaching and learning

 Teaching at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.

Teaching in multiple instructional modalities.

 

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1. Cover Letter-Yes
2. Resume-Yes
3. References-Yes
4. Transcripts-Yes

Position Details
req2129
Grant Funded: No
Work Schedule: Fall Semester
Testing:  No
Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

Compensation $50.00/Hour

Please attach copies of any certifications or transcripts at time of application. Official transcripts are required to be submitted if hired.   Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran