Job Description

Position Summary

Victoria College is recruiting for one full-time, tenure track Music Instructor position to head either the band or choral programs beginning in August 2023.  Candidates from either field are encouraged to apply.  The Band position includes conducting the concert band and other instrumental ensembles like jazz band.  The Choral position includes conducting the college choir and other vocal ensembles like Choraliers.  Either position would require teaching music major courses, such as Music Theory, Class Piano, and Sight Singing and Ear Training, as well as pirvate lessons.  Teaching core music courses (Music Appreciation, American Music, and Music Literature) are also a regular part of the teaching load.  Other duties include recruiting instrumental or vocal musicians, building the music program, and maintaining normal faculty duties.  Teaching assignments may include evenings and weekend classes.


Starting earned monthly salary for the nine-month position is $5,138.56. The earned annual
salary is paid out over 12 months.

Victoria College embraces equity and inclusion and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. 

Victoria has a low cost of living with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. All faculty have a private office, computer, phone, reserved parking, dedicated dining space, access to library and health and fitness facilities and summers off. Optional summer overload classes may be available. Our small class sizes allow opportunities to directly engage students, and all members of the department regularly share in classroom and curricula upgrades and planning.

This position is benefits eligible.

Duties & Responsibilities

Regular faculty members help students achieve learning outcomes by teaching assigned classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies and participate in advising and committee assignments, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.  
 

Qualifications

Required

• A Master's degree in Music from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in music
• Doctorate preferred
• Computer literacy
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Excellent work ethic
• Applications must include the following or will be considered incomplete:
  • Cover letter explaining experience with and vision for growing music programs in the community college setting
  • Vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of reference
  • Video/audio (preferably YouTube link) of solo work and ensemble rehearsals

Preferred

• Experience forming community partnerships
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience teaching students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students enrolled in dual credit classes

 

Physical Demands

 

• Exhibit keyboarding skills
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing from twenty to fifty pounds
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, reach
• Utilize telephone system

 

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