Adjunct Faculty- Applied Music (Brass)

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Adjunct Faculty for Applied Music

• Brass are responsible for providing high-quality, one-on-one instrumental instruction to individual students over a 16-week credit-bearing semester. Candidates will cultivate an encouraging and rigorous individual lesson environment that addresses diverse learning styles, helping students successfully meet established course objectives, technical benchmarks, and performance outcomes. MUS 284.700 – Applied Lessons: Brass (16-week term) 1/19/2027-5/14/2027 Private lesson times are coordinated flexibly based on student and instructor studio availability. (Note: Waubonsee does not hire fully remote instructors due to the required in-person student support and performances).

Responsibilities

Design course syllabi, weekly lesson plans, technical exercises, repertoire selections, and formative/summative jury assessments tailored to individual student needs and skill levels. Student Engagement: Incorporate learning-centered principles and concepts, motivating students to actively practice, prepare, and participate in all aspects of the applied music experience.

Compliance Deadlines: Meet all college deadlines for submission of weekly attendance, midterm verification, grades, and data collection for assessment of student learning via the Learning Management System (Canvas). Technology Integration: Integrate instructional and studio technology appropriately to enhance student learning, feedback, and communication.

Professionalism: Work collaboratively with professional music colleagues and division staff to serve the needs of students and the community; model professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.