Adjunct Faculty - Music Fundamentals And/Or Music Theory

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an Adjunct instructor in Music Fundamentals and/or Music Theory.

Provide classroom instruction in Music Fundamentals and/or Music Theory. Courses listed below.

• Music Theory 1 (MUS-138, three credits, Fall Semester 2022). This is the first class in the music theory sequence. Requires the ability to read music and have a basic understanding of key signatures and time signatures. Covers tonality, intervals, triads, and basic voicings.
• Music Fundamentals (MUS-134, three credits, Fall Semester 2022). This course explains how to read music, including notes, clefs, rhythms, time signatures, scales, intervals, and basic chords. This course is recommended for the student who has a minimal background in music.
• Music Theory 2 (MUS-139, three credits, Winter Semester 2023). Covers triads in inversion, phrase and cadences, harmonic progressions, and four-part harmonization including voice leading.

• Experience teaching in a post-secondary institution.
• Earned Master’s degree (Master of Music or equivalent) or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Music. Theory major preferred, but not required.

• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student’s performance.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting assessment of student learning.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students’ attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
• Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the days lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class), and present the material conscientiously.

• Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Office of Retirement System (ORS) provides a choice between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Employees contribute between 0% and 13% in addition to HFC contributions towards retirement, based on plan choice.

• Employment Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement