Instructor in Music – Director of Bands

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About the job
This position is responsible for providing instruction and serving as advisor to students enrolled in the Music Program each Fall and Spring semester. The Music Instructor-Director of Bands will build and develop the college band program as well as provide instruction for general education courses in music depending upon departmental need(s) and instructor expertise.

Full details and how to apply in the restricted info section of this advert.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list includes but is not limited to the following:

Teaches a minimum of 15 equivalent credit hours per semester as assigned and maintains additional weekly contractual hours, including a minimum of five office hours, five campus hours and five discretionary hours divided between office and campus hours for a total of 30 hours on campus per week
Responsible for conducting Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, and Pep Band or other ensembles as assigned
Teaches lecture courses such as Survey of Music, Survey of Popular Music, and/or Survey of World Music or other courses as assigned
Provides studio instruction to students on the Instructor’s primary instrument
Builds and maintains a strong instrumental music program through continuous recruitment both on and off campus as well as acts as a liaison to musicians and educators within the community
Coordinates and supervises music festivals and/or clinics
Effectively works with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals
Collaborates with colleagues on faculty and departmental recitals
Utilizes non-traditional delivery methods including Internet and IVC
Selects appropriate learning resources for students, being mindful of cost for the student, prepares class presentations and handouts for electronic distribution, and prepares a syllabus for each course, each semester
Evaluates student learning outcomes according to description in the syllabus and delivers grades to the registrar on time
Receives training in and keeps skills current in using the electronic and physical equipment and software necessary to accomplishing teaching and advising responsibilities
Advises students using the recommended procedures as outlined in the College Advising Handbook
Identifies student-learning outcomes; develops process and tools for assessment; incorporates results in order to modify instruction and materials in general education, degree program, course cluster, and/or certificate program, in coordination with colleagues
Participates in student recruitment, curriculum development, and serves on college committees
Provides mentorship for adjunct faculty and orients associate faculty as needed
Attends and participates in faculty meetings
Participates in professional development activities
Cultivates effective public relations with various community agencies/service providers and/or educational partners
May teach evenings and/or weekends

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications necessary for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Music with an emphasis in instrumental music, conducting and/or music education.
One (1) year successful and proven teaching/conducting experience at the community college level (or the equivalent in teaching lower division courses at a 4-year college), and/or five (5) years high school directing experience.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds.
Experience coordinating and supervising school music festivals and/or clinics preferred.

More about the company
Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college located on the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Contact information
http://www.nic.edu/
1000 W. Garden Ave.

Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Idaho

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