Tenure Track Faculty, Music
About The Position
Teaches a full range of courses in Music. Prepares and delivers lectures and other methods of instruction to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline. Evaluates and grades students’ class work, assignments, lessons, performances, and papers. Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts. May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development. Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences. Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records. Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions and student performances. As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction. Compiles, administers and grades examinations. Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching, performance, and research issues. Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks, musical scores, and instrument needs. Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues. Participates in campus and community events. Collaborates with colleagues in staffing lessons, planning performances and events. Facilitates end-of-term juries and other evaluated performances and participates in assessing progress of students in preparation for graduation and transfer. Assists, advises, and participates in promotional and recruitment activities for the Music Department.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Music.
- Minimum of three years teaching experience at a college level.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students.
- Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
- Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
Nice To Haves
- Community college teaching experience.
- Involvement in aspects of musical performance or production within their local community.
Responsibilities
- Teaches a full range of courses in Music.
- Prepares and delivers lectures and other methods of instruction to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline.
- Evaluates and grades students’ class work, assignments, lessons, performances, and papers.
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records.
- Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions and student performances.
- Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Compiles, administers and grades examinations.
- Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching, performance, and research issues.
- Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks, musical scores, and instrument needs.
- Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues.
- Participates in campus and community events.
- Collaborates with colleagues in staffing lessons, planning performances and events.
- Facilitates end-of-term juries and other evaluated performances and participates in assessing progress of students in preparation for graduation and transfer.
- Assists, advises, and participates in promotional and recruitment activities for the Music Department.
Benefits
- paid time off
- affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage
- disability benefits
- life/accidental/critical illness insurance
- State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options.
- Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
