Great Falls College is seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable Adjunct Faculty in Music and Art to join our Communication, Arts & Humanities Department. Whether your expertise is in music history, music theory, drawing, design, painting, or another related area, this is an opportunity to bring your knowledge and creativity into the classroom and make a meaningful impact on our students. Adjunct opportunities may be available for in-person and online instruction with the potential to teach evening classes , depending on course needs and instructor qualifications. Candidates may be considered for one or multiple courses based on their education and areas of expertise. As an adjunct faculty member, you'll create an engaging and supportive learning environment while helping students build their knowledge, skills, and appreciation for the arts. Responsibilities may include developing and delivering course content, facilitating classroom or online learning activities, evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, maintaining course records, communicating with students, and supporting the overall mission of Great Falls College. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and teach subject matter content to traditional and nontraditional students. Prepare syllabi consistent with approved course outlines and department expectations. Utilize the College's learning platform (Canvas) to deliver course content, maintain course materials, communicate with students, and track student progress. Maintain regular and timely communication with students, responding to inquiries and providing feedback in accordance with college and departmental expectations. Accurately report student attendance and participation as required by institutional policies and deadlines. Develop and administer assessments that effectively measure student learning outcomes and provide timely, constructive feedback on student work. Submit midterm and final grades, as well as other required academic records and reports, by established deadlines. Stay current in the field through ongoing professional development and engagement with discipline-specific trends and practices. Contribute to a positive and effective learning and work environment by interacting professionally and appropriately with students, colleagues, supervisors, and visitors. Required Qualifications Qualified applicants must hold a Master's degree in the teaching field or a closely related discipline, with at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in the subject area to be taught. Preferred Qualifications Master's or Doctorate degree(s) in industry or related field; Appropriate industry or field certifications (if applicable); Related work experience in degree area, industry or field of expertise; Successful teaching experience face to face and/or online; Experience in Higher Education, two-year college, or Community College setting. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Pay:

$845.00 per hour Expected hours: 6.0 - 19.0 per week

Work Location:

In person