Adjunct Faculty - Entertainment Industry Technology (Spring 2025)

About the position

The Entertainment Industry Technology (EIT) Department is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach music industry technology-related courses in-person as a face-to-face modality at our Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge, AZ. The courses have both a lecture and hands-on lab component and will require the instructor to teach on-campus in a lab setting. Candidates should have professional experience and technical knowledge of the following subject matter areas which pertain to the applicable courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in accordance with college policy and in the assigned locations and modalities, as directed by division chair or program director.
• Provide and present information, content, and context through lecture, laboratory, recitation, seminars and/or other learning venues utilizing a variety of teaching/learning styles as appropriate to the course content.
• Employ a variety of assessment tools; evaluate grades and comment on student work in a timely fashion in order to facilitate and ensure student progress throughout the course.
• Communicate with students as appropriate, including email, online discussions, virtual chats, instant messaging, telephone and/or face-to-face consultations.
• Maintain records of student progress and performance; complete and return required reports to the appropriate office by established due date.
• Develop, prepare and evaluate instructional materials, as required by chair or director.
• Write and develop syllabi and course calendars, in accordance with college policy.
• Review and update course outlines and syllabi, and provide input on text selection when appropriate.
• Collaborate with division chair, program director, other faculty and other programs to review and maintain the integrity of the curriculum.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development and implementation of teaching and learning strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Associate's Degree and any combination of 3 years full time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience).
• 5 years full time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience).
• Be current in subject area and possess the ability to develop, prepare, and evaluate instructional materials that promote learning.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to utilize alternative teaching techniques and instructional technology where appropriate.

Benefits

• Rate of pay for Adjunct Faculty for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is $900.00 per credit hour.