Music Instructor​/Choral Director

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Provide academic instruction to students at the college level in theory and practice; give an overview of the different types of music, music history, and significant music time periods; and include instruction on some musical instruments and choral direction.

Salary Schedule Placement: Placement on Salary Schedule D1 ($46,) based on education and experience. Summer appointments are based on enrollment - Salary Schedule D1 ($14,) based on education and experience. Annual Potential Salary including Summer Appointment ($60,)

• Teach 30-35 contact hours or 15-16 credit hours per semester and/or the equivalent in non-credit hours or a combination of the credit and non-credit course offerings.
• Available to teach day, night, and weekend classes, and training opportunities if necessary.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work and record/maintain student attendance records.
• Prepare and maintain current course syllabus according to the College’s guidelines.
• Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, consistent with local and state plans of study established curriculum.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities compatible with the physical facility and the needs and abilities of the students.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• When teaching online, maintain an active presence in the online environment, participate in discussion boards, and follow all prescribed eCollege guidelines and practices as outlined in the eCollege Faculty Manual.
• Actively participate and work with other school personnel in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials to provide students with optimal learning opportunities.
• Possess knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty.
• Review curriculum and make routine adjustments in both ground and online courses.
• Be skilled and effective in oral and written communication and in choral performances and production.
• Work to diffuse conflict and mediate problems with students and colleagues.
• Maintain musical resources, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare program course offerings for each semester and term.
• Develop and evaluate Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for instructional specialty.
• Collaborate with other unit programs to develop and implement divisional goals.
• Know the institution’s program of studies related to mission, goals, and organization.
• Recruit students into the program, advise them through completion, and recruit for the College’s choral groups.
• Serve on divisional, institutional, and state-wide committees as appointed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Work with the college ADA coordinator to provide appropriate accommodations for identified students.
• Attend assigned divisional, department, and college meetings.
• Review and modify curriculum for both ground and distance education courses.
• Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets shared department goals and objectives outlined for the course.
• Use Blackboard regularly to augment instruction by uploading the syllabus, homework assignments, supplemental videos, lecture presentations, handouts, assignments, materials and recorded lectures (where applicable).
• Participate on committees and engage in college-wide activities to promote the missions of the institution.
• Agree to participate in required college events such as graduation, honors day programs, and other assigned events.
• Maintain a neat, appropriate and professional appearance at all times.
• Adhere to all school and/or department policies and respond to all administrative requests in a timely professional manner.
• Assist every student in developing their academic abilities to their greatest capacity.

• Master’s degree or higher in Music or a related field of study; or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours of…