Full-Time Faculty, Music

NorthWest Arkansas Community College•Benton County Campus, AR

About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position reporting to the Dean of the Division of Communication and Arts. The instructor is responsible for teaching 15 load hours each fall and spring semester in Music. The successful candidate joins a highly collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking faculty teaching in the Division of Communication and Arts. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach a range of courses in the music program, such as Music Appreciation, Composition, Music Theory, Aural Skills, Applied Lessons or ensemble relevant to the instructor’s credentials and experience. The successful candidate will possess the ability to develop new curricula relevant to the changing needs of students, the field, and the College; to recruit students to the program; and to build relationships with community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate a student-focused approach to instruction that promotes retention and completion of credentials. Familiarity with the community college mission and appreciation for our diverse student profile is strongly desired. The start date for this position will be August 2026.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Music or a related master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in Music
Three (3) years of teaching experience
Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person, and the demonstrated use of good written and verbal communication skills
Must possess effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
Must possess the ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Must possess the ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge, and experiences in a timely manner
Must possess the ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
Must possess the ability to teach online, in-person, and hybrid courses
Must be able to use web-based learning management systems (Canvas)
Must possess the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and to prioritize
Must possess effective organizational skills and attention to detail, effective follow-through, and commitment to excellence

Nice To Haves

Five (5) or more years of teaching experience
Experience teaching vocals/instruments and/or leading ensembles
Experience working with technology associated with music performance and/or creation
Teaching experience at a 2-year or community college
Experience managing educational or administrative processes

Responsibilities

Teach a range of courses within the Music curriculum, including courses delivered in traditional, dual‑enrollment, and alternative formats (online, remote, hybrid)
Provide instruction that meets the needs of a diverse student population and supports student engagement, retention, and completion
Develop, maintain, and deliver course syllabi and curriculum that align with college learning outcomes and program requirements.
Assess and evaluate student learning; submit grades by established deadlines; and maintain accurate student records in compliance with FERPA
Maintain regular office hours on campus to support students and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators
Remain current in the academic discipline through ongoing professional development and participation in scholarly or professional activities
Contribute to the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Music program and the Associate of Fine Arts degree
Participate in faculty evaluation processes, college‑wide, division, and departmental meetings, and institutional planning initiatives, including accreditation efforts
Provide service to the College through participation on committees, advisory boards, faculty governance, hiring committees, or as a student organization advisor
Teach courses at multiple campus locations and at various times, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as assigned
Attend commencement and other college or program‑related events as appropriate to the discipline
Perform other academic and instructional duties as assigned by the supervisor