at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Essential Functions –
- Teach assigned courses in Music (e.g. Concert Choir, Music Appreciation, Music Theory). Teaching assignments may include teaching via alternative delivery systems such as online.
- Conduct Choral/Vocal Jazz ensembles and present a minimum of two public concerts per semester.
- Coordinate Choral/Vocal Jazz activities such as concerts (on- or off-campus), touring possibilities, clinics, festivals, workshops and/or master classes.
- Recruit students for music and other fine arts programs and make scholarship recommendations to music majors and students involved in the Choral/Vocal ensembles and combos within published deadlines.
- Foster positive professional relationships with area high school music program directors/faculty and with community members who support HutchCC music programs.
- Collaborate with other faculty in the department on classes, concerts, trips, workshops, recruiting, clinics, and performances.
- Consult with the theatre program on a musical each academic year. Duties may include conducting, providing musicians, and rehearsing the music, if needed.
- Collaborate with the Director of Bands to assist with ensemble performances, if needed.
- Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
- Assist in selecting textbooks, developing/revising/updating curricula, completing reports, tracking, and entering assessment data.
- Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
- Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.
- Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.
- Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
- Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
- Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
- Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
Secondary –
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
- May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.
- Additional responsibilities may include recommendation of upgrades for music technology.
- Serve actively on institutional committees.
- May mentor honors students.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.
