Music Instructor Director of Choral Studies (FAC3341)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential): 

• Master’s degree in music.  Preference will be given to those candidates with graduate studies in Choral music.


• Evidence of effective music teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.


• Demonstrated success in conducting, coordination of a Choral music program, and recruitment at the college level preferred.


• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with area music directors, donors, fine arts colleagues, administration, and peers.


• Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.


• Collaborate and possess excellent organizational skills.


• Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.


• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.


• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.


• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is determined per the 2025-2026 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), 15 extra duty days for student recruitment, due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt.  For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address:  http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

APPLICATION:

Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date:    Fall 2025