Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hiring: Music Instructor - Full-time

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Job Responsibilities

1. Teach a full load of music courses including Music Appreciation, Woodwind Ensemble I-IV, Woodwind for Music Ed Majors I-IV, and Choir, in both traditional and non-traditional formats.
2. Strive constantly to improve methods, content, and value of each course you teach, at all times striving to better understand the students you teach and their needs for the present and future.
3. Assume responsibility for teaching, in addition to subject matter, good citizenship, respect for rights of others, respect for school property, and the proper attitude toward college, both in and out of the classroom.
4. Attend all required meetings.
5. Establish, post, and maintain office hours as required by college policy.
6. Meet classes according to class schedule for the designated times.
7. Work with Chairperson and other instructors in the School of Visual & Performing Arts, and College Administration in the continued evaluation and improvement of relevant curricula.
8. Counsel with students as needed and refer students to appropriate counselors as necessary.
9. Work to maintain proper public relations with the community. Participate in special events and have groups perform as requested by college administration.
10. Understand the mission of MGCCC as it pertains to helping students to perform in the classroom at the level of their capabilities.
11. Promote and participate in student activities and organizations/clubs/associations.
12. Ensure instructional methodology and requirements are consistent with the College and respective schools.
13. Follow established policies and procedures to enhance instruction and contribute to the successful accomplishment of college goals, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), and student achievement.
14. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by college administration.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Music or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Music from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Audition in Woodwind performance area.
3. Teaching experience in class/group Woodwind.
4. Experience accompanying instrumental and vocal performances.
5. Strong effective written and communication skills.
6. Proficient in educational technology including but not limited to internet, email, Microsoft Office Suite, and online learning management systems.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in music.
2. Secondary area of performance: Piano.
3. Experience teaching general music courses.
4. Experience teaching music theory courses.
5. Knowledge of and experience with multimedia instructional applications.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification: Faculty

Open Dates

Open Date: 12/12/2024

Close Date: 01/13/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact:

Dr. James Standland
Band & Auxiliary Group Director
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
601-928-6352
james.standland@mgccc.edu

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