Adjunct - Applied Voice

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA     Adjunct
JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
 
Pay is $322.50 per half hour lesson (1 credit) per student, and $645 per one-hour lesson (2 credits) per student. 
 
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids, IA) seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Adjunct Instructor of Applied Voice for the Spring 2025 semester. The instructor will coordinate a schedule with students based on mutual availability. The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching private music lessons in the Kirkwood music curriculum. Teaching responsibilities include offering lessons to students of various skill levels and experience, planning lesson activities, demonstrating appropriate techniques, and evaluating and reporting student performance and progress. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach effectively in a variety of musical styles (classical, musical theater, and popular music) and show evidence of successful studio teaching at the college level.
 
Candidates should also demonstrate proven artistry as a vocal performer.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

  • Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
  • Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
  • Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
  • Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
  • Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach up to 18 applied lessons each week, based on demand.
  • Assist in preparing students for juries and recitals.
  • Coordinate with students to establish a regular meeting schedule for the semester. Maintain current course syllabi and provide it to all students taught.
  • Effectively organize and teach assigned music lessons in accordance with established syllabi. Make recommendations concerning curriculum revision and development.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
  • Demonstrate excellence of technique and professionalism as a musician.
  • Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
  • Be able to organize and present vocal music and music concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
  • Manage the lesson studio in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with the department and college objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.
  • Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions  Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves sitting and/or standing most of the time in a studio setting. Frequent (34-66%) repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, pushing, puling, carrying and exerting up to 10 pounds. Also frequent (34-66%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping. Constant (67-100%) talking, hearing and viewing various types of close work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master of Music or Master of Arts degree in music performance.
 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: 
  • DMA or PhD in Music Performance or Pedagogy.
  • Ability to demonstrate successful teaching in both classical and popular idioms.
  • Outstanding leadership, organizational and communication skills.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
 
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
 
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.