Instructor, Music

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites applications for an Instructor, Music at the Jamestown Campus. The role focuses on teaching music theory, applied music, and ensemble leadership, with courses ranging from fundamentals to music appreciation and entertainment basics.

The instructor will integrate technology into instruction and support transfer and career‑technical programs. The successful candidate will possess a Master’s in Music or Music Education (18 graduate credits in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music or Music Education with 18 graduate credits in Music.
• 3 years of post-secondary teaching experience in music theory and applied music.
• Experience leading ensembles and teaching music business, audio-recording, or live sound.

Responsibilities

• Support student success by creating an optimum learning environment and engaging with students.
• Develop, prepare and teach transfer and career-technical music courses (e.g., fundamentals of music, music appreciation, applied music).
• Integrate technology into the classroom and adapt delivery methods to meet student needs.
• Contribute to the Music and Entertainment Technologies program within a community college setting.

Skills

Music theory

Applied music (piano, guitar, voice)

Ensemble leadership

Distance learning delivery

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in Music or Music Education

Doctoral degree in Music (preferred)

Tools

Canvas (eLearning)

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Instructor, Music

Status: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full‑time

Location: Jamestown Campus

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission‑driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work‑life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well‑maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

The Division of Business, Creative and Performing Arts at Guilford Technical Community College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative music instructor to join our team. Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs to include music and entertainment technologies courses. These could include fundamentals of music, music appreciation, applied music, class music, music ensemble, introduction to entertainment, and other music and music business courses as needed. The successful candidate should be prepared to integrate technology skills into the classroom; be available to teach at times and locations that meet the needs of student; articulate historical and contemporary issues of the music industry, and related fields; and be committed to working constructively with all facets of our music and entertainment technologies program within a community college setting.

Education Required

• Master’s degree in Music or Music Education that includes 18 graduate credit hours in Music from an institutionally accredited post‑secondary college/university.

Education Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Music from an institutionally accredited post‑secondary college/university.

Experience Required

• 3 years of post‑secondary teaching experience in music theory, and applied music for piano, guitar, or voice.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 3 years of post‑secondary teaching experience in music theory, and applied music for piano, guitar, or voice.
• Industry and/or teaching experience in music business, audio‑recording, or live sound/light.
• Experience leading ensembles and other performing groups.
• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience with distance learning or alternate instructional delivery systems.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi‑task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner‑centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti‑Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
• eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format