Assistant Professor of Music (Vocal Music/Choir Director)

Southwestern College • Chula Vista, CA

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About The Position

Southwestern Community College District seeks a full-time, tenure-track, equity-focused faculty member to serve its culturally diverse student population. The position focuses on vocal music and choir direction, with primary teaching responsibilities that include directing vocal ensembles and teaching voice to music majors and non-majors through voice classes and individual lessons. Assignments may include a wide range of lecture and performance courses. The successful candidate will bring broad musical experience in performance and Music Appreciation and will foster an inclusive learning environment through teaching, leadership, mentorship, and service to students pursuing transfer, degrees, certificates, employment advancement, and personal growth.

The position reports to the Dean of the School of Arts, Communication, Design and Media. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, extension-site, online, or hybrid teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to departmental and college activities, collaborate with colleagues on instruction, curriculum, student success, class schedules, and teaching rotations, and conduct outreach to the surrounding community. Candidates should demonstrate equity-minded, culturally responsive teaching and respect for the diverse backgrounds and abilities of students and employees.

This is an Academic Contract 10-Month position. Initial annual salary placement ranges from $70,277 to $105,742, based on experience and education. Academic employees participate in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan. Full-time faculty are encouraged to pursue professional development that may qualify them for salary-schedule advancement. The successful candidate may be assigned to any of the district’s campus sites in Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, or San Ysidro.

Requirements

• Master’s in music; or bachelor’s in music and a master’s in humanities; or equivalent.
• Experience directing a variety of music genres for vocal ensembles with students of diverse abilities.
• Experience teaching voice to music majors and non-majors.
• Ability to evaluate one’s andragogy and its effectiveness in facilitating student learning.
• Ability to use teaching methods that engage racially, ethnically, academically, and culturally diverse students, promote critical thinking, and emphasize cooperation and collaboration.
• Knowledge and practice of culturally responsive pedagogy and andragogy that support student-centered, self-reflective, and student-capable approaches across a wide range of institutional delivery systems.
• Commitment to collegiality and collaboration in support of teaching, learning, and student service.
• Sensitivity to and respect for students, faculty, and staff from diverse social, economic, cultural, ideological, ethnic, and ability backgrounds.
• Foreign-degree applicants must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES and submit the evaluation with the application.
• Applicants must submit a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degrees and completion dates, and relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses demonstrating minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Music.
• Strong vocal performance and vocal pedagogy skills.
• Experience and success working in a diverse and multicultural community.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching within music.
• Experience and ability to address equity gaps within the discipline in the classroom.
• Knowledge of working in a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, including institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.
• Knowledge or expertise in vocal performance and pedagogy, and experience directing ensembles such as Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Jazz Vocal, Gospel Choir, Mariachi, or Musical Theatre.
• Recent teaching experience, particularly at the community college level, with students with varying levels of music experience, preparation, and ability.
• Experience teaching basic music courses using non-traditional approaches.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and staying current in the field and instructional programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to campus activities and outreach to the surrounding community.
• Experience working in a community with a diversity pattern similar to Southwestern College’s service area.
• A short teaching demonstration may be required of candidates invited for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Direct vocal ensembles and teach voice to music majors and non-majors, including voice classes and individual lessons.
• Teach a range of lecture and performance courses, potentially including basic music courses.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment through equity-minded and culturally responsive teaching, leadership, and service.
• Mentor and support students working toward transfer, degree and certificate completion, employment advancement, and personal growth.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success, and to plan class schedules and teaching rotations.
• Contribute to department, division, and college activities and conduct outreach to the surrounding community.
• Maintain professional responsibilities and continue to stay current in the field and instructional programs.
• Recruit students and build and sustain vocal ensemble programs.

Benefits

• Participation in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities and potential salary-schedule advancement through additional qualifying study.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level