Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for an Applied Music instructor in Clarinet for fall quarter 2024. Students will be assigned as needed on a quarterly basis. The successful candidate will:
- Maintain an active performing career.
- Have experience teaching applied clarinet at the college level.
- Use student-centered, inclusive pedagogy and teaching methods.
- Engage in collaborative communication practices and activities with students and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement learning materials for MUSC 150 and MUSC 250 Applied Music.
- Communicate with Discipline Lead and colleagues in preparation for quarterly student performances.
- Read and respond to emails from students, faculty and staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in music with experience teaching collegiate-level clarinet.
- Evidence of an active performing career.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in music with at least three years of experience teaching collegiate-level clarinet.
- Experience navigating Canvas Learning Management System.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in student-centered instruction.
- Demonstrated history of collaboration with colleagues.
Salary:
- $770 per student for fall quarter.
Benefit Package:
- Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter).
Start Date:
Application Due Date:
- For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Monday, July 29th, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
- Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
- Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max).
*Whatcom Community College has a strategic plan core theme to advance equity. Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.
- Current resume.
- Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to official start date.
- List of five recent professional references with contact information.