Adjunct Instructor, Audio Engineering

Adjunct Instructor, Audio Engineering

Salary

$35.17 - $39.45 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Job Number

26-27-00062

Division

Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department

Associate in Fine Arts Program

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Do Great Things! The Creative Arts & Liberal Arts department is hiring for the Adjunct Instructor, Audio Engineering position. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The instructor will work closely with their Discipline Chair on matters related to and for the benefit of the CALA department and its students. More specifically, and consistent with the terms and conditions of appointment as stipulated in the contract of employment.

Examples of Duties

1. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction

2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accordance with the stated objectives of the course

3. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations

4. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms

5. Must complete mandatory training and stay current with developments in the field of instruction;

6. Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college

7. Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in audio recording or equivalent work experience in studio recording. Access to studio space for instruction.

Work Experience:

Successful experience teaching at a university or community college or as an audio engineer.

Supplemental Information

1. Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System

2. Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learning management systems, e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases) and experience with Internet-based instruction

3. Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching

4. Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks

5. Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups

6. Ability to make presentations to small or large audiences

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community

8. Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

9. Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to educational environments

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses
• Ability to express or exchange ideas
• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity

Normal Working Hours:

Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs.

Published meeting times, preparation, and grading for contracted courses

This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information, please visit Employee Categories and Benefits Eligibility.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in audio recording or equivalent work experience in studio recording, and do you have access to studio space for instructional purposes?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you successfully taught audio recording at a university or community college, or do you have professional experience working as an audio engineer?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Durham Technical Community College

Address 1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Phone 919-536-7244-5101

919-536-7200

Website https://www.durhamtech.edu/