Music Instructor Director of Choral Studies (FAC3341)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Essential Functions  

1. Teach assigned courses in Music (e.g. Concert Choir, Music Appreciation, Music Theory).  Teaching assignments may include teaching via alternative delivery systems such as online.
2. Conduct Choral/Vocal Jazz ensembles and present a minimum of two public concerts per semester.
3. Coordinate Choral/Vocal Jazz activities such as concerts (on- or off-campus), touring possibilities, clinics, festivals, workshops and/or master classes.
4. Recruit students for music and other fine arts programs and make scholarship recommendations to music majors and students involved in the Choral/Vocal ensembles and combos within published deadlines.
5. Foster positive professional relationships with area high school music program directors/faculty and with community members who support HutchCC music programs.
6. Collaborate with other faculty in the department on classes, concerts, trips, workshops, recruiting, clinics, and performances.
7. Consult with the theatre program on a musical each academic year.  Duties may include conducting, providing musicians, and rehearsing the music, if needed.
8. Collaborate with the Director of Bands to assist with ensemble performances, if needed.
9. Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction. 
10. Assist in selecting textbooks, developing/revising/updating curricula, completing reports, tracking, and entering assessment data. 
11. Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs. 
12. Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC. 
13. Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations. 
14. Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs. 
15. Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
16. Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention. 
17. Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position. 
18. Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary

1. Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders. 
2. May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula. 
3. Additional responsibilities may include recommendation of upgrades for music technology. 
4. Serve actively on institutional committees. 
5. May mentor honors students. 
6. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

 QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):

1.  Masters degree in music.  Preference will be given to those candidates with graduate studies in Choral music. 
2. Evidence of effective music teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred. 
3. Demonstrated success in conducting, coordination of a Choral music program, and recruitment at the college level preferred. 
4. Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with area music directors, donors, fine arts colleagues, administration, and peers. 
5. Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.
6. Collaborate and possess excellent organizational skills.
7. Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.
8. Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
9. Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
10. The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

APPLICATION:

Transcripts The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date:  Fall 2025

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