Assistant Professor, Music (Tenure Eligible)

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION :

This is an instructional position with a 15-hour teaching load per semester. Duties include classroom teaching, specifically Music Appreciation, both online and face-to-face, teaching other courses based on the candidate’s experience and education, such as applied lessons and / or ensemble direction.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining office hours, participating in college committees, promoting and supporting the department's mission and goals, leading extra-curricular activities, participating in professional development activities, and working across departments to develop student communication and problem-solving skills.

Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include face-to-face and non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual credit, blended, and / or online courses.

This position reports to the Division Chair, Visual & Performing Arts.

NOTE : This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

THE DEPARTMENT :

Music facilities consist of a 330-seat and a 100-seat performance hall, plus a 550-seat, 14 practice rooms, a state-of-the-art digital recording studio, as well as faculty offices / studios and classrooms with up-to-date technology.

The department is housed in the Ball Performing Arts Center and the Music and Theatre Arts Building. There are currently 6 full-time and 12 adjunct instructors in the Transfer Music Department.

In addition to an active recital schedule which includes 1-2 Steinway Series concerts, McLennan Music and Theatre Departments collaborate yearly to produce a fully staged Opera and Broadway Musical with orchestra.

McLennan Community College is an All Steinway School.

SELECTION CRITERIA :

• Knowledge of : 1. Current trends in distance learning and instruction, including the principals of good practice related to distance education;
• 2. Curriculum development; 3. Trends in teaching / learning theory as they apply to Music Appreciation; 4. Teaching to various learning styles;

5. Classroom approaches for student success, and retention; Ability to : 6. Collaborate in departmental recruitment / retention efforts 7.

• Work both within and across departmental lines; 8. Use appropriate technology in support of instruction; 9. Evaluate student performance;
• 10. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 11. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

12. Participate in college committees; 13. Direct an ensemble and / or teach applied lessons.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement.

Minimal Hazard / Exposure : Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

QUALIFICATIONS :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Master’s degreein Music from an accredited college or university

Experience : Teaching experience at the college / university level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Earned doctorate degree in music from an accredited college or university

Experience : Developing and maintaining online Music Appreciation courses

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE : Finalists may be asked to present a teaching demonstration.

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REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

Online Employment Application

Curriculum Vita

Copies of College Transcripts