Music Instructor – Director of Choral Studies (FAC3341) at Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS 67501, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Choral Music, Communication Skills, Difficult Situations

Industry

Education Management

Description

APPLICATION:

Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.
Start date: Fall 202

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):

  • Master’s degree in music. Preference will be given to those candidates with graduate studies in Choral music.
  • Evidence of effective music teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in conducting, coordination of a Choral music program, and recruitment at the college level preferred.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with area music directors, donors, fine arts colleagues, administration, and peers.
  • Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.
  • Collaborate and possess excellent organizational skills.
  • 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.
  • Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
  • Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties
Responsibilities

Essential Functions –

  • 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.
  • Conduct Choral/Vocal Jazz ensembles and present a minimum of two public concerts per semester.
  • Coordinate Choral/Vocal Jazz activities such as concerts (on- or off-campus), touring possibilities, clinics, festivals, workshops and/or master classes.
  • 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.
  • Foster positive professional relationships with area high school music program directors/faculty and with community members who support HutchCC music programs.
  • Collaborate with other faculty in the department on classes, concerts, trips, workshops, recruiting, clinics, and performances.
  • Consult with the theatre program on a musical each academic year. Duties may include conducting, providing musicians, and rehearsing the music, if needed.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Bands to assist with ensemble performances, if needed.
  • Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
  • Assist in selecting textbooks, developing/revising/updating curricula, completing reports, tracking, and entering assessment data.
  • Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
  • Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.
  • Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.
  • Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
  • Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
  • Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.
  • Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
  • Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

  • Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
  • May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.
  • Additional responsibilities may include recommendation of upgrades for music technology.
  • Serve actively on institutional committees.
  • May mentor honors students.
  • 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):

  • Master’s degree in music. Preference will be given to those candidates with graduate studies in Choral music.
  • Evidence of effective music teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in conducting, coordination of a Choral music program, and recruitment at the college level preferred.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with area music directors, donors, fine arts colleagues, administration, and peers.
  • Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.
  • Collaborate and possess excellent organizational skills.
  • 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.
  • Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
  • Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:
The salary is determined per the 2025-2026 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), 15 extra duty days for student recruitment, due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt. For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address: http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

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