Position Title:Voice Adjunct Instructor
Department:Music
Reports to:Division Chair and Vice President of Academics
Prepared By / Date:Andrea Wendland, Human Resources / updated 08-20-2024
Approved By / Date:MLC Administrative Council / 07-01-1995
FLSA Status:Exempt
FTE0.01-0.49 FTE – Part-time
Pay Grade:Adjunct Instructor Compensation Schedule

SUMMARY

An MLC Adjunct Instructor serves the college as dictated by course enrollments and is secured by the Vice President for Academics. This adjunct faculty is secured as a vocal instructor. Adjuncts serve the college on an “as needed” basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities and duties of the position shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established departmental and institutional guidelines.
  • Design, revise, and update courses and course materials based on new developments and current events in conjunction with the appropriate division chair.
  • Ensure student engagement, awareness of course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques.
  • Carry out regularly scheduled instruction.
  • Set a teaching schedule around student availability, typically during regular class hours.
  • Teach 16 weekly private voice lessons per student per semester during the fall and spring semesters. Lessons are either 25 minutes or 50 minutes in duration, depending on the student’s major and/or goals.
  • Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources.
  • Objectively evaluate students’ academic progress.
  • Submits paperwork, forms, and grades in a timely fashion.
  • Mentor and advise students regarding coursework, time management, and assignments.
  • Exhibit ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to think critically about coursework.
  • Collaborate and consult with colleagues regarding field of expertise.
  • Teach and present in-person, and virtually as needed. Courses may be taught and/or presented in a classroom, seminar, lecture, or laboratory format.
  • Review, grade, and evaluate course assignments.
  • Stay current on area of study, including continuing education opportunities.
  • Model a service leadership mindset in all activities and interactions with students.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with students, colleagues, and the community.
  • Prepare students for the Semester Voice Recital.
  • Attend the Semester Voice Recital and Solo recitals for final evaluation of the semester.
  • Invited to attend all faculty meetings, including faculty plenary, division meetings, and advisor meetings.
  • Conduct other job-related duties and functions as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Generally, this position has no supervisory responsibilities, but may on occasion supervise student workers, while following policies and procedures, and maintaining standards, efficiencies, and quality of work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • An active member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or church body in fellowship with the WELS.
  • A deep commitment to the mission and core values of WELS and Martin Luther College and an ability to apply that commitment in the performance of daily responsibilities.
  • Ability to represent Martin Luther College in a friendly and professional manner, as an effective and experienced written and oral communicator, and with customer service and helpfulness to faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, emeriti, prospective students, prospective and existing donors, congregations, schools (private and public), local businesses, vendors, contractors, the community, and the general public.
  • Have the ability to articulate the mission of Martin Luther College as the WELS College of Ministry where future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers are trained for service in the congregations and schools of the WELS.
  • Strong understanding of MLC’s Mission and Focus and the ability to carry out that mission in daily responsibilities both on and off-campus.
  • Understanding of the WELS public ministry expectations and the mission and academic operation of MLC.
  • Knowledge, experience and understanding of the transition from adolescence to young adulthood and the importance of such in the development of MLC students.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, including problem solving skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately while abiding by privacy laws.
  • Exemplify ownership of and demonstrate pride in the fulfillment of responsibilities and tasks while remaining flexible in the completion of tasks.
  • Demonstrated proactive leadership and initiative in developing and implementing appropriate program goals, and able to work cooperatively as a team player.
  • Ability to use appropriate levels of sound judgment with independent decision-making.
  • While representing the college, must display exceptional professionalism in actions, conversation, conduct, appearance, hygiene, and dress.
  • Exhibits patience, good judgement and stays calm in difficult situations.
  • Exhibit a friendly, outgoing and positive demeanor with strong communication skills, and the capability of public speaking to large and small audiences.
  • Ability to listen with attention and empathy to discern people’s feelings, motivations and needs.
  • Ability to assess the aptness and potential of prospective students with strong listening skills.
  • Ability to develop a strong rapport with potential students, current students, faculty and staff.
  • Ability to supervise and manage direct reports and student workers effectively in a manner which encourages excellence and supports the growth of those who are being supervised.
  • Excellent skills and experience with Moodle, Google programs, and Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • A bachelor’s degree in education or pre-seminary studies is required.
  • A master’s degree in music, voice performance, pedagogy or related field is required, or willingness to pursue.
  • A doctorate in a related field is preferred.
  • Knowledge of and support for the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs offered.
  • Classroom teaching experience or pastoral experience is required.
  • Experience and comfortable teaching all vocal levels and all vocal styles from beginner to advanced is required.
  • Vocal performance experience is preferred.
  • Academic Advising experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sing, use vocal chords to reach a variety of vocal ranges, communicate, and talk or hear, remain stationary such as sitting and standing for periods of time. This individual is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, manipulate objects, tools or controls. This position requires manual repetitive motions using hands, fingers, wrists, elbows, arms and shoulders, legs, knees, ankles and feet, including twisting, balancing, and moving side to side. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, kneel, and use both feet and legs. Individual may operate musical instruments and may need to hold musical instruments for a long period of time. The position requires moderate mobility, with regular minimum physical exertion and occasional moderate physical exertion with ability to maintain balance, walk and talk while walking. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 90% of the work period while operating equipment such as phones, computer, computer keyboard, mouse and similar office and classroom machines. The position requires vocal communication by means of the spoken word, and hearing is required to perceive information, hear sounds and the difference between sounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include perceiving the normal color spectrum, close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment fluctuates between low, to moderate to moderately high due instrumental noise and vocal noise, whether singular or multiple, studio acoustics, rehearsal acoustics, auditorium and large performance space acoustics, if indoors. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. On occasion, irregular hours and evening and weekend hours may be necessary. This position is authorized for telecommuting beyond regularly stated office hours.

COMPENSATION

Salary is based on the fiscal year adjunct instructor compensation schedule, and if lessons are conducted, lesson pay is based on the number of students in the studio and the lesson length, for this part-time 0.01–0.49 FTE, semester based, exempt salaried non-benefit eligible position.

APPLY ONLINE

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Direct all inquiries to Human Resources
507-354-8221
hr@mlc-wels.edu