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Salary: $1,100.00 - $1,200.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations, WA
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 24-25-A9
Department: Social Sciences & Humanities
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Description
Private Music Lesson Adjunct - Orchestral Strings
Salary: $1,100 - $1,200 Per Credit Hour*
Department: Social Sciences & Humanities
Reports to: Interim Dean of SSH
Olympic College's Music program offers private individual instruction in a variety of instruments as well as vocal. The Music program offers space for individualized instruction, as well as for students to practice and perform. Faculty provide lessons, where possible, utilizing distance learning through Zoom and/or Skype. Adjunct faculty are employed in the areas of brass instruments, wind/reed instruments, guitar, bass guitar, strings, piano, and voice. As the college continues to expand our learning options for all, instruction will be provided through a variety of modalities, from Canvas, Zoom, Skype, other appropriate online resources, and through face-to-face instruction. Candidates should be comfortable with using these or related technology to adapt to their instruction.
Olympic College is recruiting an adjunct faculty member to join the faculty and staff team in the Social Sciences & Humanities Division. The position will be a part-time Private Music adjunct faculty position, teaching primarily private lessons on violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Essential Functions

• Teach evening, distance, and in-person classes on the Bremerton and other campuses when requested;
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping;
• Provide class syllabi/guidelines to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested;
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs;
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators;
• Hold regularly scheduled private lessons for students for the schedule span of time enrolled (1/2 credit = ½ hr/week; 1 credit = 1 hr/week)
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required

Successful Applicants Will

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm;
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success;
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career;
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement;
• Demonstrate success working with individuals representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans;
• Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, as well as by contributing through actions;
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation;
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate;
• Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships;
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team;
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services as appropriate, including use of the College-approved learning management system
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in teaching or mentoring music students - specifically in area of desired instruction

Desired Qualifications

• Master Degree in area of instruction
• Two year teaching experience of private lessons - at the audit level.
• Ability to play and teach in both classical and jazz styles on upright bass, and ability to teach technique on violin, viola, and/or cello

Additional Information
Terms of Employment
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.
Final salary contracts will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.
This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.
Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.
Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire; Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.
Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space-available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration for on-site childcare based on space availability.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment

• Prior to hiring, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.

• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter - in your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.

• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement
Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, Building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Olympic College
Human Resources
1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 - 5th Floor
Bremerton, WA 98337
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic
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What is your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02
Do you have experience teaching or mentoring music students? Specifically, in the area of desired instruction.

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of experience do you have of teaching private lessons at the adult level?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

04
Do you have the ability to play and teach in both classical and jazz styles on upright bass?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have the ability to teach technique on violin, viola, and/or cello?

• Yes
• No

06
Please submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and your prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
Required Question