Choir Director-Music Faculty (MUEN/MUAP/MUSI)

Blinn College, United States

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Brenham, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information


Requisition Number 2024020F
Position Title Choir Director-Music Faculty (MUEN/MUAP/MUSI)
Salary Range Salary commensurate with education and experience
DBM Rating n/a
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2024
Campus Brenham
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours 40 duty hours per week with hourly summer work as needed and approved by the Dean of Arts, Kinesiology, and Agriculture

Position Summary Information


Objective
Serve as the director of choral ensembles and teach other music courses as assigned to maintain faculty load.
Essential Duties
1- Maintain the day-to-day operations of the institution including but not limited to:
a. Maintain regular office hours as set by the college;
b. Serve institutional committee when elected or appointed;
c. Prepare course syllabi and formulate stated objectives for each course;
d. Submit reports to administrative officials as required;
e. Provide a grade evaluation on each student’s performance in a fashion and frequency required by the College;
f. Make recommendations to the Assistant Dean and Dean regarding curriculum additions, deletions, and revisions.
g. Be a member, representing Blinn College, of outside professional organizations.
h. Comply with all Board policies and administrative procedures.
2. Serve as the director of choral ensembles
3. Teach other assigned music classes as per the needs of the department/division
4. Work in conjunction with Assistant Choir Director/Director of Vocal Studies on preparations for summer choir camp rehearsals as well as in repertoire selection for all large ensembles
5. Maintain open and constant communication with Assistant Choir Director/Director of Vocal Studies
6. Lead in planning and execution of all choir-related contests and events
Recruit incoming students for the upcoming year. This may include, but not be limited to, phone/email correspondence with high school directors and students and scheduling visits to Blinn College campus for students
7. Hear auditions for incoming choir students as needed and serve on scholarship committee.
8. Assist Director of Vocal Studies with assignment of students to appropriate vocal studio teacher and planning of weekly vocal master class.
Assist with planning of choir-related travel and make recommendations for supplies in conjunction with Performing Arts Dept. Head.
9. Be a member, representing Blinn College, of outside professional organizations including, but not limited to, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) and Texas Two Year College Choral Directors Association, and serve on committees as assigned.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in music from an accredited institution
2. Experience in secondary or post-secondary, community, or professional choral conducting
3. Performance and/or teaching experience
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the other instructors, staff, administration, and students
5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of choir literature and methods, both in execution as well as current practices and trends
6. Ability to run effective and safe rehearsals/practices
7. Proficiency in piano playing
8. In-depth knowledge of the choral literature
Preferred Experience and Training
1. Recruitment and program development experience preferred
2. Public school and/or college choral teaching experience strongly preferred
3. Two years secondary or post-secondary teaching experience or comparable military experience preferred
4. Knowledge of foreign languages such as French, Italian, and German
5. Knowledge and application of safe/healthy vocal practices for college-age students
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk, light lifting (under 15 lbs.), moderate carrying (15-44 lbs.), repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, operating motor vehicle, seeing, hearing (without aid), writing, and reading
Required Degree, License or Certifications
Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in music from an accredited institution. Must submit official transcripts.
Special Notes To Applicants
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants should submit: 1. Letter of interest 2. Current resume 3. Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work 4. A list of three professional references with contact information (including email and phone number). 5. Sample of a video showing the candidate’s performance as a conductor. 6. Finalists will be asked to do a live interview on our Brenham Campus at their own expense. Additional Request: It is imperative that a PDF of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts be attached to this application. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the purpose of this application. Candidate selected will be required to present official transcript at the time of hiring. Thank you
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11864

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