Music Private Lessons Adjunct Faculty Pool (Non-Credit)

Position Information

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Position Title
Music Private Lessons Adjunct Faculty Pool (Non-Credit)
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
1-15 hours applied lessons
Work Schedule
Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekdays, Weekends, or Online
Position Salary Range
$55 to $70 per hour, depending on education and level of experience
Summary

Would you like to teach private, noncredit music lessons through the Music Institute at HCC? The Music institute at HCC is seeking qualified individuals to be included in a pool of adjunct (part-time) faculty for our NASM accredited program.


• Instructors of voice, piano, as well as brass, strings, winds, and percussion instruments are invited to apply
• Teach all ages and experience levels
• Prepare students for studio classes, recitals, auditions, entrance into prestigious music schools and programs, and other performance opportunities, or simply for personal enrichment, as appropriate
• Opportunities for class creation and instruction, including both academic classes and ensemble classes
• Opportunities for HCC faculty performance and possible additional teaching in the Performing Arts Department

The program manager will review applicants for these positions when a need arises.

Essential Role Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to prepare lesson materials, provide timely feedback of student work or their class, prepare any interested students for performance and auditions, attend any required meetings, and complete mandatory trainings. Most importantly, faculty will deliver high-quality demonstrations and instruction, and be actively engaged with students during the creative process.

Teach private lessons of 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length. Lesson sessions are 4 weeks long in summer and winter session, and 8 weeks long in fall and spring sessions.

Adjunct faculty pay schedule can be found under the compensation tab at [**https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/offices-departments/human-resources/**](https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/offices-departments/human-resources/)

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree
Experience Required

Prior private or classroom teaching experience

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree or higher preferred. Bachelors Degree and significant experience required.

Physical Demand Summary
Division
Workforce, Career, & Community Education
Department
Workforce Career & Community Education

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
NB339P
Number of Vacancies
3
Best Consideration Date
Job Open Date
11/10/2026
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
Yes
Applicant Instructions

**\*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.**

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).

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<https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6268>
EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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