Howard Community College

Music Private Lessons Adjunct Faculty Pool (Non-Credit)

Location
Columbia, MD
Pay
$55 – $70 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Listed
November 11, 2026

About this position

Music Private Lessons Adjunct Faculty Pool (Non-Credit) About Us: Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here! 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/ Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's degree Experience Required: Prior private or classroom teaching experience Preferred Experience: Physical Demand Summary: Division: Workforce, Career, & Community Education Department: Workforce Career & Community Education 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). To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9962768"">https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6269 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. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100. je-2c4f0d9aa7a04a5e941ad26de52d4d47

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$55 – $70 per hour
Music & Performing Arts median
$2,700/ course, n=93
Maryland median
$4,000/ course, n=35

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