Adjunct Instructor, Music Appreciation

The Foundation for Palm Beach State College

. Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques .

Posted 9/16/2026part-timePalm Beach Gardens • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and student assessment while effectively utilizing instructional technologies. Strong ability to communicate and interact with diverse populations, ensuring adherence to college standards and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In MusicCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentCanvas Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office Professional

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentProgram EvaluationAdministrative ProceduresCourse SchedulingDocument ProofreadingManual DexterityFine Motor SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Soft Skills

Positive InteractionAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Canvas Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office Professional

Industry Keywords

Accredited InstitutionNational Association Of Credential Evaluation ServicesDiverse PopulationsCollege PoliciesEducational Theories

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques
Develop discipline-related curricula
Assess student learning
Participate in program evaluation and college activities
Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan
Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices
Develop and maintain manuals regarding College policies, procedures, rules, and standards
Analyze class and program needs
Determine and recommend retention or deletion of courses
Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates
Maintain and adjust calendars tracking schedules
Assist students with program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Music or Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in Music
Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies
Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to work a fluctuating schedule including evenings and weekends
Official transcripts, college-stamped student copy, or non-web based unofficial transcripts attached to the application
U.S. degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Reach and grasp objects
Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Use of video display terminal
Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Communicate information orally and in writing
Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
Proofread and check documents for accuracy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employment contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation
Access to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad
Community of belonging, caring, and connection for students and employees