Music Instructor: Director of Ensembles (Jazz Studies)

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About the job
We have just begun the search for a qualified Music Instructor: Director of Ensembles in Jazz Studies.

Strong knowledge and background in Jazz Ensemble repertoire and Large Classical Ensemble repertoire required.
Skill and fluency in jazz improvisation and arranging.
Skill in rehearsal and conducting technique appropriate to the medium (e.g. Jazz Ensemble, Large Instrumental Ensemble, Jazz Combos).
Strong instrumental performance skills (classical & jazz).
Strong knowledge, background, and ability in “music core” classes including Music Theory, Sight-Reading Ear Training and Key-board Skills.

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

Required Education:

Master’s in Music from a regionally accredited institution: Jazz Studies, Conducting (Instrumental), Music Education, Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance. Transcript must indicate successful completion of courses in: Jazz Studies, Instrumental Conducting, and Music Performance.

Required Experience:

Combined total of 3 years’ teaching experience at either College level or High School and College level in Large Instrumental Ensembles (Standard Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band, Orchestra).

Preferred Education

Masters in Music from a regionally accredited institution: Jazz Studies and/or Instrumental Conducting and/or Music Education.
Recent (within 5 years) Jazz Ensemble directing/teaching experience at the Community College, College, University or High School level.
Recent (within 5 years) Large Instrumental Ensemble directing/teaching experience at the Community College, College, University or High School level.

Preferred Experience

Recent (within 5 years) Jazz/Classical instrumental performance experience for educational, community, or professional musical organizations.
Recent (within 5 years) music course teaching experience such as Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, Sight Reading-Ear Training, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Combos, and any developmental course.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Multicultural experience and bilingual proficiency in World languages is preferred.

A demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance the concepts of social justice and culturally competent behaviors is expected.

Equivalency Statement:
Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.

Applicants are responsible to show how their personal training and experience would qualify them for the position.

Position Purpose:
Fulfill the responsibility of full-time faculty as Director of Ensembles (Jazz Studies).

Essential Functions:

Essential Functions
Effectively rehearse and conduct Jazz Ensemble, Large Instrumental Ensemble, and Jazz Combos by instructing musicians in a variety of styles and approaches appropriate to each ensemble.
Effectively teach music courses within the music core as assigned. Courses may include but are not limited to: Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, Sight Reading-Ear Training, Keyboard Skills, Jazz Improvisa-tion, Jazz Combos, and any developmental course.
Organize and coordinate music festivals at Lane: Oregon Jazz Festival, District Solo Festival, and other annual festival events.
Oversee instrument/equipment maintenance and organization of music library.
Actively participate in performance opportunities and maintain an active role as a liaison in recruiting and outreach to Public Schools, Community and Professional Arts/Musical organizations to support and sustain enrollment.
Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching.
Create, implement, and engage in ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of strategies to support student retention, progression, and completion.
Input grades and manage academic record-keeping such as attendance and test records.
Listen to, understand and advise students through continuous, timely, and relevant feedback and assessment in the attainment of their academic success.
Adapt learning-centered concepts to the varied learning environments such as lecture –discussion, classroom, online, and hybrid while incorporating current technology and best practices.
Communicate and collaborate effectively, respectfully and productively with students and other faculty/staff and the community to assure the operational integrity of the Music Department, Arts Division, and college operations.
Consistently meet all deadlines and due dates for all assigned college/division/department work, including work pertaining to course instruction and Direction of Ensembles (Jazz Studies).
Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, time sheet completion, text book ordering and related job functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge and background in Jazz Ensemble repertoire and Large Classical Ensemble repertoire.
Skill and fluency in jazz improvisation and arranging.
Skill in rehearsal and conducting technique appropriate to the medium (e.g. Jazz Ensemble, Large Instrumental Ensemble, Jazz Combos).
Strong instrumental performance skills (classical & jazz).
Strong knowledge, background, and ability in “music core” classes including Music Theory, Sight-Reading Ear Training and Key-board Skills.
Ability to motivate and inspire students.
Competence with electronic sound equipment as applicable.
Effectively use software programs and other information technology to enhance instruction and perform admin tasks.
Understands the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.
Works with students and colleagues of diverse backgrounds. This includes, but is not limited to: bilingual, international, culturally diverse, non-traditional, people of color, and alter-abled populations.
Adheres to FERPA guidelines; and principles of instructional de-sign; consistently and promptly interfacing with students, peers, administrative and support staff in an organized, flexible, fair and professional manner.

Curriculum Delivery

Provide high quality classroom instruction.
Establish learning outcomes consistent with core learning outcomes, assesses outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and uses assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level.
Incorporate college values into curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment.
Create, teach and revise all course content, materials, and syllabi in a form that can be delivered to, and used by students.
Deliver curriculum using excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, understanding the importance of library /information resources to student success.
Review written examination and papers; keeps students informed of progress through prompt grading of papers and other work.
In partnership with library and information resources personnel, ensure that the use of these resources is integrated into the learning process (NWCCU Standard 2.A..
Develop learning strategies and processes that engage students and en-courage retention and promote successful teaching and learning.
Develop skills and commits to evaluation of emerging technologies for use with instructional delivery methods.
Engage with colleagues and dean in regular, periodic, program review.

Cultural Respect
Actively demonstrate and advocate for Lane’s core value of Diversity by modeling and ensuring diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing and welcoming of cultural differences) regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, origin, first language, geo-graphic location, communication style or work style or status.
Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

More about the company
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.

Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities that include:

Professional technical and college transfer programs
Employee skill upgrading, business development and career enhancement
Foundational academic, language and life skills development
Lifelong personal development and enrichment, cultural and community service

Contact information
https://www.lanecc.edu
4000 E 30th Avenue
Building #3/ 1st Floor
Eugene, OR 97405
Oregon

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