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Adjunct Instructor of Music
LOCATION: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ Baptist University – Plainview, TX
SUPERVISED BY: Dean of the School of Creative Arts
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ Baptist University is an intentionally Christian community of higher education that expects its employees to advance the mission, vision, and identity of the University as defined by policy and through the strategic plan. In their charge as educators and mentors to the university’s students, faculty should model an authentic Christian faith that is evident through their personal interactions, public activities, and commitment to a local church body. As a part-time faculty member, the Adjunct Instructor of Music will be primarily responsible for teaching applied lessons in music to majors, minors, and/or participants in WBU’s instrumental, piano, and/or vocal programs. Other coursework may be available subject to institutional needs and the qualifications of the instructor.
SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES:
- Teach applied lessons as assigned by the Dean of the School of Creative Arts.
- Understand and abide by FERPA regulations.
- Must be amenable to teaching within various modalities of instruction, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex as necessary to meet contractual obligations.
- Maintain records of student expectations and performance for each class in the institution’s Learning Management System (currently Blackboard Ultra), including at minimum:
- The syllabus posted by the start of the term
- Grades updated weekly
- Attendance updated after each in-person course session (f2f/hybrid/hyflex)
- Submit final grades through Student Services [or whatever Colleague’s version of this is] by the established deadlines
- Produce other student performance information as required or requested, including:
- 16wk terms only: last date of attendance for any Fs submitted as final grades
- 16wk terms only: midterm grades
- Other grade and/or attendance checks requested by the Department of Student Success and/or Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Abide by Accommodations sent by Title IX Coordinator and/or Disability Services Coordinator.
- All work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract.
The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A master’s degree or its equivalent in the appropriate discipline and prior professional or work experience is required.
Experience and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the teaching field, an in-depth knowledge in one or more parts of the field and a commitment to the development of appropriate instructional strategies are required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Organization skills
- Strong time management skills
- Must possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Must possess discretion and integrity
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Work Environment: The work environment for this position is a standard office setting. Employees will work primarily at a desk or workstation, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. The office maintains a controlled temperature. Noise levels are generally moderate, with typical office sounds such as conversations and office machinery.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently stand and walk.
- Frequently flex upper trunk forward while sitting or standing.
- Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally pull or push objects.
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees.
- Frequently reach at or below shoulder height and occasionally reach above shoulder height.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ Baptist University does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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