Assistant Professor, Music/Choral (Tenure Eligible)
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Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Waco, TXJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00377Division (Department): Instruction & Student EngagementDepartment (Division): Arts & SciencesOpening Date: 10/16/2024LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.****POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****START DATE: Fall 2025 GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:This is an instructional position with a 15-hour teaching load per semester. Duties include conducting the College Chorale and other ensemble(s) depending upon qualifications and department needs, academic advising, recruiting vocal students in close collaboration with the applied voice teachers and Opera Program, and teaching other courses in the department based on the candidate's education and experience. 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, 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. Choral pedagogy; 2. Building a choral music program; 3. Current trends in choral music education; 4. Selecting appropriately challenging repertoire for freshmen/sophomore choirs Ability to: 5. Conduct college-level choral ensembles; 6. Recruit and maintain a pool of choral and voice students; 7. Evaluate student performance; 8. Develop and maintain quality relationships with community music organizations and area high school choir directors; 9. Prepare the choir(s) for collaborative community performances; 10. Provide leadership for student participation in music organizations; 11. Work collaboratively within and across departmental lines; 12. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; WORKING CONDITIONS:Restricted-Sustained posture, for prolonged periods; light lifting, some walking, pushing, pulling on a regular basis Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. QUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with 18 graduate hours in Music Experience: Evidence of conducting and teaching experience at the college/university and/or high school levelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Earned Doctorate degree in Music from an accredited college or university APPLICATION INFORMATION:Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to present a teaching demonstration. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit . REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:Online Employment ApplicationResumeLinks to recent performancesCopies of College TranscriptsMCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. McLennan Community College offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.