Tenure Track Faculty, Music

Department: Music; Location: College-Wide (based at Eastern Campus); Reports To: Assoc Dean, Creative Arts; Recruitment Type: External/Internal; Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty; Union Position: Union; Number of Openings: 1

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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