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Lee College

Adjunct - Organ Instructor

Baytown, TX · On-site

$34.03 - $51.04/hr

Performance experience with a major professional music organization (symphony orchestra, pit orchestra of a major company, etc. * Performance experience with a professional chamber music group (such ...

DuPage County ROE

Choral Accompanist

Wheaton, IL

$28/hr

... pit orchestra for the musical. The Choirs meet during the school day, concerts are in the evenings three times per year and one Sunday afternoon in March, and the Musical rehearses after school in ...

ARCHWAY PROGRAMS INC

Music Teacher

Vineland, NJ · On-site

$55K - $72K/yr

* Plan and deliver standards-aligned music lesson plans (general music, choir, band, orchestra, or a ... Background in musical theatre direction or pit conducting. * Experience integrating technology ...

ARCHWAY PROGRAMS INC

Music Teacher

Vineland, NJ · On-site

* Plan and deliver standards-aligned music lesson plans (general music, choir, band, orchestra, or a ... Background in musical theatre direction or pit conducting. * Experience integrating technology ...

City of Red Wing

Production Technician

Red Wing, MN · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... orchestra pit lift, and fly rail. Work includes preparatory work for lighting, sound and stage ... Moves equipment, stage props, scenery, music stands, chairs, etc. as needed to prepare for ...

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Adjunct - Organ Instructor

Lee College

Baytown, TX • On-site

$34.03 - $51.04/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Salary: $34.03 - $51.04 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Baytown, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY2300640
Division: Provost/Academic & Student Affairs
Department: Visual & Performing Arts
Opening Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Overview
Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on an as needed basis. These positions are filled prior to or during the start of each semester and are contingent upon the needs of the College.
Adjunct faculty must complete the Lee Training Online Certification course or provide documentation of training in distance education.
Lee College accepts application materials for adjunct employment on a continuing basis throughout the year from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Academic departments will contact potential applicants when there are available openings.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Teach freshman and sophomore-level Organ courses.
  • Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars.
  • Maintain accurate student accounting records in compliance with Lee College requirements.
  • Submit required student reports to the Admissions & Records Office according to schedule.
  • Direct and evaluate the learning experience of the students in accordance with adopted curricula and approved procedures.
  • Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
  • Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.
  • Faculty members may be required to teach evening, summer, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and/or weekend classes.
  • Provide at least one scheduled office hour per week for each three-credit course in a regular 16-week semester or two scheduled office hours per week in an 8-week term. Office hours can be in-person, by telephone, or via Blackboard Collaborate. You must be available for a live conversation during scheduled office hours.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Music, Music Education, Music Pedagogy, Music Performance, Collaborative Music, Music Theory, Music Composition and five (5) years of exceptional documented professional experience from one of the following (see list below) or five (5) years of exceptional documented professional experience representing two of the following (see list below).
    • Performance experience with a major professional music organization (symphony orchestra, pit orchestra of a major company, etc.
    • Performance experience with a professional chamber music group (such as a string quartet, brass quintet, etc.)
    • Experience as a free-lance musician with documented work experience with professional touring and/or local companies or performers (such as jazz, musicals, recitals and pop performances.)
    • Experience as a performing professional soloist.
    • Experience as a professional church organist, pianist, or music director.

Preferred:
  • Prior online teaching experience and certification
  • Blackboard Learning Management System experience

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.
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Do you have a bachelor's (or higher) degree in Music, Music Education, Music Pedagogy, Music Performance, Collaborative Music, Music Theory, Music Composition and five (5) years of exceptional documented professional experience from one of the following (see Question 3)?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have five (5) years of exceptional documented professional experience representing two of the following (see Question 3)?
  • Yes
  • No

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Please select all that apply.
  • A) Performance experience with a major professional music organization (symphony orchestra, pit orchestra of a major company, etc.)
  • B) Performance experience with a professional chamber music group (such as a string quartet, brass quintet, etc)
  • C) Experience as a free-lance musician with documented work experience with professional touring and/or local companies or performers (such as jazz, musicals, recitals and pop performances.)
  • D) Experience as a performing professional soloist.
  • E) Experience as a professional church organist, pianist, or music director.
  • F) Not Applicable

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Do you have experience using Blackboard Learning Management System?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you have prior online teaching experience and certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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