Instructor, Commercial Music

The Commercial Music instructor reports to the Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, classroom and lab instruction of courses in the following programs:

Commercial Music Performance, Audio Engineering, Audiovisual Production, and Music-Field of Study. Fluency in music technology software such as Logic, Reason, Pro Tools, and Finale is desirable. Provide professional leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, advise and recruit students, attend graduation ceremonies, participate in professional development activities, maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies, and work with the various administrative functions of the college.

The Commercial Music instructor will participate in off-campus recruiting and promotional activities. Teaching assignments may include day and evening classes, online instruction and dual credit courses.

Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Music or related subject area. Five years (5) of recent experience in the field and/or relevant teaching experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Understand the teaching and evaluation methodologies used in the total instructional processes.

Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff members in a professional manner.

Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students from various backgrounds.

Plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments.

Establish effective working relationships with others.

Clearly communicate.

Comply with established College rules and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

A record of successful, professional experience in the music industry and/or film industry. The candidate will be fluent in all aspects of the music industry, with a minimum of three to five years of professional experience.

Experience as an arranger, performer, audio engineer, sound designer, songwriter, or composer enhances the candidate's application. Three or more years of college teaching experience in a variety of industry areas.

Salary Commensurate with experience, 9-month contract Non-tenure Track; Plus Excellent Benefits. Work Hours Full-time Faculty; May include teaching day and evening classes. Quick Link for Internal Postings https://lamarpa.peopleadmin.com/postings/3824

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

Provide quality instruction in assigned courses while working independently in the classroom.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain current knowledge and expertise in Commercial Music, Audiovisual Production and Audio engineering.

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Complete all necessary paperwork within required timeframes.

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Participate in campus events, committee assignments, and graduation ceremonies.

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Advise students.

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Participate in professional development activities.

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Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience when appropriate.

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Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.

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Participate in the marketing, recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.

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Develop, update, and post course syllabi by posted deadlines.

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Serve on committees as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Other duties assigned by supervisor.

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