Music Associate Professor/Director of Choral Music

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium]Eastern Arizona College[/size][/font][/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Thatcher, AZ[/font][/size][/font][/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]$48,035 to $74,721 USD[/font][/size][/font][/size]

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[size=large][size=medium]We are seeking a Music Associate Professor/Director of Choral Music.

Must have broad knowledge of music, music history, and music theory, and the ability to teach various courses within this field, as needed.
May teach Aural Perception, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Music Composition, or Music Fundamentals, in addition to choral duties.

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[size=large][size=medium][size=medium][size=medium]Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Music; or, an equivalent combination of education (including 18 graduate credit hours in an appropriate area), training, and experience.
Evidence of successful music teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level or equivalent professional experience.
Strong pedagogical and instructional skills in vocal production and performance, especially in directing choirs, coaching vocal ensembles, and working with individual singers.
Demonstrated proficiency in choral directing and conducting and evidence of successful experience working with choirs and vocal ensembles.
Broad knowledge of a variety of choral literature and styles.
Strong piano and piano pedagogy skills.
Thorough understanding of music theory.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work effectively within a departmental structure and with other faculty in the design and implementation of learning opportunities, curriculum, and assessment.
Ability to work effectively in a one-on-one tutorial setting when necessary.
Ability to relate well to students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds and varying degrees of ability and/or experience.
Willing and able to work a non-traditional schedule to include late afternoons, nights, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Community college teaching experience.
A strong interest in and commitment to teaching music.
Broad knowledge of music, music history, and music theory, and the ability to teach various courses within this field, as needed.
Professional experience as a choral conductor, musical director, singer, or featured vocalist.
Past experience in managing and meeting budgets for planned musical projects, concerts, and festivals.
Ability to promote the Music Program, actively recruit students, and encourage participation.
Online instructional experience.
Experience performing or conducting in musical theatre or opera.
Intermediate, or higher, piano skills.
A strong interest in and commitment to community outreach, especially through the offering of music enrichment courses and community performance opportunities.
A clear understanding of and commitment to the college’s philosophy and goals.

Responsibilities:

Teach a variety of community college music courses to fulfill a minimum requirement of 32 adjusted load hours per academic year; up to six adjusted load hours of overload may be requested.
Maintain a minimum accountability week of 35 hours on campus (including five posted office hours) for teaching, advising, helping students, preparing curriculum, and other instructionally-related activities.
Oversee and implement the choral aspects of the Eastern Arizona College’s Music Program and develop and teach all areas of the vocal music curriculum. This will include directing various choirs and ensemble groups, as well as teaching private vocal instruction.
May teach Aural Perception, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Music Composition, or Music Fundamentals, in addition to choral duties.
Collaborate with music faculty in the selection, rehearsal, and performance of a variety of musical pieces for individual and combined concert events. Traditionally, an annual performance of Handel’s Messiah is scheduled each December.
Schedule and organize regular recitals and jury performances for vocal music majors.
Encourage the scheduling of faculty recitals and performances by guest artists.
Organize, promote, and supervise choral music festivals and any scheduled music tours by Eastern Arizona College’s vocal ensembles.
Perform fiscal planning and budgeting for the Choral Music Program, as necessary.
Provide budget information to supervisors in a timely fashion and, within the budget guidelines, procure necessary musical resources and materials.
Supervise part-time instructional faculty, employees, student workers, and accompanists.
Participate in departmental administrative activities, including student recruitment and advising.
Work closely with high school music groups, college professors, and local community organizations in the College’s service area to promote musical scholarship and appreciation.
Serve on institutional committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Application Information: 

Applicants should send a letter of application addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications and describing experience related to the position responsibilities, a vita, transcripts (if copies are sent, official transcripts must be on file prior to the date of hire), a signed copy of the EAC application form, and a minimum of three written confidential letters of professional references.

The submission of all required application materials for the screening committee’s review is the responsibility of the applicant. 
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