Music Adjunct Faculty - Private Instruction French Horn

Company: Elgin Community College
Location: Elgin
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

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 departmentRate of Pay/Benefits:This is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty position with the following pay rate per contact hour:Less than MA: $1,069 MA or Above: $1,109The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.Benefits:

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)FLSA Status:ExemptGrant Funded:NoJob 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 concentration in French horn OR bachelor's degree and experience performing professionally and private teaching.
• Ability to communicate with and teach students at all levels of musicianship.
• 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: Essential Duties:
• 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 If a lab component is involved:
• 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: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. Required
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