Adjunct Instructor - Music

CCP NWHS

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process which includes a cover letter, a resume, references (including a recent supervisor), and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required).

The applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Tammy Griffin-Garcia at (336) 838-6236 or tjgriffin918@wilkescc.edu.

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Instructor - Music

CCP NWHS

Job Description Teach music courses offered by Wilkes Community College.

The instructor may teach seated (in-person) and online classes.

Instructor may be assigned teaching duties at any of our locations (Wilkes, Ashe, and/or Alleghany) as needed.

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Essential Duties Summary Instructor's duties include:

• 1. Planning, creating, and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• 2. Encouraging the development of critical thinking skills through appropriate classroom exercises and assignments.
• 3. Maintaining a high level of currency in the discipline, and incorporating innovative and creative instructional techniques in the classroom.
• 4. Collaborating with the lead instructor in the creation of syllabi; the establishment of objectives, competencies, and assessments; and the selection of textbooks, periodicals, and other resources.

5. Communicating with students and administration through the technological framework provided by WCC including posting syllabi for all sections of all courses to the campus web portal, and regularly checking and responding to e-mail sent to the instructor via the campus web portal and messages sent to the college e-mail/voice-mail/telephone service.

6. Referring students, as appropriate, to student support areas of WCC including Counseling and/or Student Support Services, the Academic Support Center, Learning Resources Center, Student Services, the Writing Center, etc.

7. Fulfilling other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications > Masters in Music, Music Education, or related

area with a minimum of 18+ credit hours specifically in music.

Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in a community college setting and/or post-secondary level, and

Teaching experience in an online setting.

Physical Demands This position operates in a professional academic office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position regularly requires long hours and some weekend work. Travel as appropriate to achieve community college objectives, attend meetings, and implement strategic initiatives.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays.

> Walking up to 4 hours per day

> Standing/sitting up to 4 hours per day

> Lifting up to 25 lbs

> Climbing/stooping frequently

> Pushing/pulling frequently

> Stretching/reaching overhead

Salary Grade Salary $36.93 per hour for a master's degree credential

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 10564P

Open Date 09/02/2026

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date 01/04/2027

Review Start Date Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process which includes a cover letter, a resume, references (including a recent supervisor), and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required).

The applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Tammy Griffin-Garcia at (336) 838-6236 or tjgriffin918@wilkescc.edu.