Instructor - Music jobs in Texas

At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and our responsibility to enrich their lives by helping them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in life. It is therefore required that every team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

Amarillo College is a 2-year community college and an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music located in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo is a town rich in arts and culture, with possibilities to perform with a professional symphony, opera, several theater outlets and numerous church and other performance venues. Amarillo College is seeking part-time Supplement Music Instructors to teach applied instrumental and vocal private lessons and/or other music courses for non-academic credit for students of all ages.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Required: Associate's Degree.
• Preferred: Master's Degree.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: If candidate has an Associate degree, mastery of subject content matter must include one-year of teaching or performance experience. If candidate has a Master’s degree, no performance or teaching experience is required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform teaching activities, including classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student coursework, research and internships.
• Plan, develop and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.

• Teach day and/or evening courses as required.

• Develop curriculum.

• Confer with students on course materials.

• Review examinations, performances and papers.

• Prepare syllabus i.e., determine course content that is consistent with the catalog description.

• Select instructional materials (textbooks).

• Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.

• Assist with registration.
• Teach applied instrumental and vocal private lessons and/or other music courses for non-academic credit students of all ages.

• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of subject matter and related and/or relevant topics and issues in the discipline
• Ability to work with and motivate students.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent teaching skills.
• Ability to work well with a team or independently.

• Excellent oral, written and listening skills, including computer skills sufficient for email, course development and course management.

• Must understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.

• Must be able to deal with people in a professional manner.

• Must be able to work with students of diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrate commitment to student success, innovation, collaboration and instructional quality.

• Demonstrate and maintain competence in the use of instructional technology.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, and be able to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Salary: Hourly rate of $20

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Promotional Opportunity Policy

Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.