Music Instructor

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Music Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of El Paso Community College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated tenure-track faculty opening with annual academic-year employment contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer role if deemed appropriate; an additional full-time Lecturer position may also be offered from the applicant pool if a vacancy becomes available during the hiring process.

The instructor supports the College’s instructional and community mission through teaching, advising, curriculum development, assessment, professional development, committee service, and participation in divisional and departmental activities. The successful candidate must meet the stated education and experience qualifications at the time of application and submit transcripts with the application. This is a security-sensitive position requiring a criminal background check, as permitted or required by applicable law and College policy.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Music, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Music specializing in music performance.
• Submit a transcript reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees; the candidate must be fully qualified at the time of application.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the community college level.
• Experience incorporating technology into the classroom and ability to use instructional technology to support student learning.
• Complete and submit an online EPCC employment application by the announced deadline and upload academic transcripts; applications submitted without transcripts will not be considered.
• Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution’s home country.
• Foreign transcripts must include a full word-for-word English translation by a current NACES member and an equivalency evaluation to United States accredited coursework.
• If hired, furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
• Successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check as permitted or required by applicable law and College policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching music theory, sight singing, and dictation.
• Experience teaching large and small ensembles, piano, diction, and music courses.
• A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus by the end of the first week of classes describing course requirements, objectives, how objectives will be attained, and evaluation methods.
• Use teaching methods suited to students’ differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Help students continually assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities to master course objectives.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Post and maintain office hours in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
• Provide opportunities for students to evaluate instruction and arrange submission of evaluations to the designated office.
• Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and providing leadership in implementation.
• Work with faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
• Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
• Contribute to College governance through active committee service.
• Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and other activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
• Support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.
• Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, and budgets.

Benefits

• Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States.
• The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

What This Job Offers

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