Adjunct Faculty - Music

Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids, MI • 15h ago

Department: Music

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

The College is interested in seeking candidates to teach MUS 110 at Ottawa Hills HS Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am along with other music courses at our downtown campus in the Winter 2026 semester.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students.

Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday in different modalities such as Hybrid, Online & Virtual. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC's Academic Calendar.

Requisition ID: 1040

Employee Group:https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty/adjunct-faculty-pay-rateshttps://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty

Schedule: Winter Semester

Compensation: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty/adjunct-faculty-pay-rates

Reports to: Associate Dean - School of Liberal Arts

Posting Opens: 10/27/2025

Posting Closes: Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teach GRCC course offering(s) in music. Courses may Include MUS 110 (Appreciation of World and Western Music, MUS 130 (American Popular Music) and courses in the music department as needed.

Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members:

Follow the required syllabus template.

Use the required textbook as determined by the department.

Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.

Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.

Keep accurate student academic records.

Report grades by contractual deadline.

Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students' needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Master's degree in music from an accredited institution required.

Teaching experience at a community college preferred.

Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills preferred.

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in the subject area with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and faculty team.

Proficiency in using instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g.,Gmail, Canvas, Blackboard).

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands

Some evening

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