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South Louisiana Community College

Adjunct Faculty: Music

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Lafayette, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/17/2026

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What they do

A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.

$82,159 / year median in Louisiana

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

College:

SLCC Department:

Academic & Student Affairs Sub department:

Liberal Arts Type of Appointment:

Unclassified -

Adjunct Salary:

$2,400 - $2,500 per three credit course (determined by highest degree earned)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials. Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria. Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material. Participate in scheduled in-service activities. Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences. Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies. Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education :

Minimum of a Master's degree in Music or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Music.

Required Experience :

Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required. Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills. Online instructors are required to have quality matters certification.

Preferred Education :

Ph.D. in Music or Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in Music.

Preferred Experience :

Experience teaching Music courses at the Community College level. Experience and demonstrated success in teaching Music. Experience with classroom technology. Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.