Communication Skills, Educational Technology, English Language, Interpersonal Skills, Music Education, Performance Analysis, Philosophy, Project/Program Coordination, Regulations, Special Needs, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Writing Skills
Adjunct Faculty Music Instructor
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type
Adjuncts
Job Number
202600517
Division
Academic Services
Department
Humanities
Opening Date
06/18/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
- Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
- Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
- Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
- Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
- Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
- Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
- Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
- Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Masters Degree in the discipline.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.
Knowledge:
- Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology.
Personal Requirements:
- Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.
Supplemental Information
$800.00 PER ECH
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Employer Lake Land College
Address 5001 Lake Land Boulevard
Mattoon, Illinois, 61938-9366
Phone 2172345410
Website https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/human-resources/