Career Center

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,280 per credit hour.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday : 10.10am - 11.05 am

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching Music Theory and Aural Skills within the Kirkwood Music curriculum. Teaching responsibilities include lectures and labs building skills in: harmonic analysis, counterpoint, and modern analytical techniques. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach effectively with a strong understanding of a variety of musical styles and show evidence of successful teaching at the college level.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Teach Music Theory and Aural Skills courses as scheduled (face-to-face).
• Coordinate with lead faculty on curriculum and requirements.
• Maintain current course syllabi and provide it to all students taught.
• Effectively organize and teach assigned curriculum in accordance with established syllabi.
• Make recommendations concerning curriculum revision and development.

• Demonstrate excellence of technique and professionalism as a musician
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Be able to organize and present music concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Manage the classroom in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with the department and college objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

• Master of Music or Master of Arts degree in Music
• 18 graduate credit hours in Music Theory

• Masters Degree in Music Theory or Composition

• Ability to demonstrate successful teaching.

• Outstanding leadership, organizational and communication skills.