Adjunct Faculty, Music Technology and Engineering

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Humanities

FLSA: Exempt

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description Summary:

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Recording Engineering, Music Technology or related field required.

• Certification in Avid Pro Tools preferred.

• Two years of teaching experience required.

• Master’s degree preferred.

AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Experience and/or ability to teach Live Sound Reinforcement

• Experience and/or ability to teach Ear Training for Engineers

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Mastery of course content

• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff

• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction

• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed

• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).

• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills

• Research skills (where appropriate)

• Time management, planning and organizational skills

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Problem-solving and analytical ability

• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).

• Ability to teach core introductory courses and general education courses in discipline

Job Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions maybe required. Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds maybe required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.

• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.