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Adjunct Music Instructor

Riverland Community College

MN, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Adjunct Music Instructor Institution: Riverland Community College Classification Title: Community College Faculty Bargaining Unit / Union: 218: Non-Unit City: Austin FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Part time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $24,800.00 - $52,800.00 Job Description We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment may be located at the Austin, MN campus or online. Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to: Instructional planning and delivery. Teaching and facilitating student learning. Curriculum planning and development. Assessment of student performance. Classroom management. Maintenance of professional skills and credentials. Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in, assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities. Salary Range: Part-time faculty members are paid by the number of credits taught each semester and the amount per credit ranges from $775.00-$2,396.43 initially (based on education and experience). Minimum Qualifications Master's degree with a major in music or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in music.* *Special exception may be made for candidates who do not have a master's degree but do have relevant experience in the field. Preferred Qualification Prior teaching experience and familiarity with different learning styles with the experience/ability to incorporate the latest technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning strategies like D2L. Willingness to teach multimodal courses. Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities. Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations. Other Requirements This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check. Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Part-time; varies based on student need Telework (Yes/No) TBD About Riverland Community College is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees, students, and the region thrive. Guided by our vision, mission, and values, we provide excellent opportunities for students to reach their academic and career goals. Our values focus on cultivating student growth through service, collaboration, innovation, and respect. We offer a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to continually developing a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our students and communities. We recognize the value of diverse experiences and perspectives, which enhance our ability to serve the people of our region effectively. Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Commitment: Riverland is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. We welcome candidates who understand HSIs and the Latinx student experience, further enriching our inclusive community. Student-Centered Education: With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and hands-on learning. Riverland offers student-centered education that empowers individuals to succeed. Our diverse range of credit and non-credit courses caters to various learning modalities. Progra

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MN, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

MN, USA is evaluated with current MN labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The source listing identifies a state or region but not a city; city-level statistics are therefore unavailable. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.