Full-Time Assistant Professor, Piano & Music Theory
Job Description
In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida’s public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor’s degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.
Salary Range: $40,750-$51,975 (Based on level of degree and experience. Salary may be enhanced by supplemental teaching.)
Job Description:
The Assistant Professor of Piano & Music Theory is directly accountable to the Dean, Humanities and Languages Division for the following duties and responsibilities:
Stay up to date with professional trends in the teaching field and help facilitate the continual change that may be required to keep instruction current and relevant.
- Fulfill contractional obligations for full instructional load during fall and spring semesters.
- Provide excellence in piano and music theory instruction within the Fine and Performing Arts Department for undergraduate students, including online courses.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of curriculum as appropriate.
- Utilize approved textbook(s) and other instructional materials as approved.
- Assist in coordinating and providing piano accompaniment for Fine and Performing Arts performance groups (e.g., NWFSC Voices) and other College performance events.
- Coordinate all piano master classes and community outreach.
- Advise students, review portfolios, and act as a primary point of contact for music scholarships.
- Participate in division recruitment activities.
- Participate in college committees and work groups as assigned.
- Coordinate and promote student participation in appropriate competitions, conferences, and festivals.
- Engage in institutional service, professional development, and other duties as assigned.
- Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
- Assignments may be made at any NWFSC location within the service territory and may require physical presence.
Benefits:
- College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee’s expense
- College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee’s expense
- College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Optional dental and vision insurance at employee’s expense
- Sick Leave accrual
- Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
- Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Music Performance – Piano; OR other related Master’s in Music with eighteen graduate semester hours in Piano from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution required.
- Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software (e.g., Camtasia or Kaltura).
- Demonstrated evidence of professional development growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An earned doctorate in Music Performance-Piano or a related field with 18 graduate hours in Piano.
- Post-secondary teaching experience.
- Demonstrated success with online teaching.
All degrees must be from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution. This full-time 9-month position is eligible for continuing contract status and is contingent upon board approval and funding.
How to Apply
All sections of the application must be completed. In addition to the application, please submit ALL of the following:- NWFSC Application.
- Resume.
- A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
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