"Music Faculty (Director of Bands & Brass Studies)"

Music Faculty (Director of Bands & Brass Studies)

Company: Chadron State College

Job Location: Chadron, Nebraska

Category: Music

Type: Full-Time

Rank
To be determined based on qualifications

Tenure Information: Tenure Track

Nature of Work

Full-time tenure track faculty appointment in the Music department with primary teaching emphasis in applied brass, brass pedagogy, direction of the CSC Wind Symphony, instrumental conducting. Additional responsibilities may include courses: instrumental music education, music theory, music history, jazz studies, and/or courses within the College's Essential Studies Program. The faculty member participates in the department and the institution's communities of learners to foster a culture of inquiry, critical self-reflection, evidence-based decision making, and a learner-centered environment.

Examples of Work Performed

General Summary: Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.

Essential Duties:

• Contribute to students' academic growth and development, which includes all of the following.
• Teaching, which includes but is not limited to the following:
• Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
• Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Maintain respect for the student and the student’s posture as a learner
• Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
• Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes
• Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
• Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles
• Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
• Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
• Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
• Encourage student to think for themselves
• Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class
• Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
• Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours
• Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
• Be fair in examinations and grading
• Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
• Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content.
• Participate in program review and updating requirements
• Advising students, which includes but is not limited to the following:
• Be knowledgeable about college policies and program requirements
• Help students plan programs of study
• Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources
• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies
• Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
• Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees
• Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities
• Professional achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity will vary according to the field, examples of which may include the following:
• Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment
• Give scholarly presentations, workshops or performances
• Produce scholarly materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art
• Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty member
• Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned
• Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field
• Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
• Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty.
• Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College vary from individual to individual. Service to the college and community, and profession related to the professional assignment includes the following:
• Participate in campus and community presentations
• Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and initiatives
• Take an active role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and as assigned
• Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and department
• Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities
• Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large
• Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and profession

Secondary Duties:

Other duties as assigned by Dean

Required Qualifications

Master's in Music Performance, Music Education, or related field
Performance experience on a brass instrument
Experience directing college and/or high school bands
Experience teaching applied lessons on multiple brass instruments
Terminal degree required for tenure

Preferred Qualifications

Completed doctorate in Music, Music Performance, or Music Education
Three or more years teaching bands at the middle or high school level
Successful college teaching experience

License and Certification Requirements

None

Other Requirements

Successful background records check

Salary Information: TBD Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with the SCEA agreement; excellent benefits package

FTE: 1.000

FLSA: Exempt

Union Status: SCEA

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: F403P

Desired Start Date: 08/13/2025

Open Date: 12/03/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

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