accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. 2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide private applied music instruction to lower-division students, including music majors and non-majors, in one or more of the following areas: guitar, strings, piano, brass, voice, woodwinds, or percussion. Develop and implement effective lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and skill levels. Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations to assess student performance and progress. Offer timely, constructive feedback on assignments and return graded work in accordance with department standards. Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades for institutional and financial aid purposes. Inform students of their academic progress regularly and submit final grades by published deadlines. Respond to student inquiries and concerns promptly, typically within 1-2 business days. Provide ADA accommodations as requested and enforce FERPA guidelines. Adhere to all college policies, with particular attention to those governing professional interactions and instructional responsibilities. Maintain professional etiquette and appearance in all communications and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. Prepare and submit incident reports for inappropriate student behavior in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Complete all required employee trainings and maintain collegial behavior within the department and institution. Participate in departmental meetings, juries, and collaborative activities as needed to support the music program and student success. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Graduate level knowledge (and/or professional work experiences) of music technique, theory and history. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching music lessons at a college level. Master's degree in Music or equivalent.