Instructor, Music

Critical Playground LLC

Jamestown (NY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan
Competitive benefits

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks a dynamic Music Instructor to teach transfer and career-focused music courses at the Jamestown Campus. The instructor will integrate technology in the classroom to support the music and entertainment technologies programs, fostering student success.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Music or Music Education with 18 graduate credits and has 3+ years of postsecondary teaching experience in music theory and applied music, including ensemble

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Music or Music Education with 18 graduate credits in Music from an accredited institution.
  • Post-secondary teaching experience in music theory and applied music for piano, guitar, or voice (3+ years).
  • Experience leading ensembles and music programs; distance learning experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses designed for transfer and support career technical programs in music and entertainment technologies.
  • Integrate technology skills into the classroom and adapt to varied teaching times and locations.
  • Develop curriculum, foster student success, and collaborate with faculty and staff to support the music program.

Skills

Music theory
Applied music
Ensemble leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Music or Music Education (includes 18 grad credits)
Doctoral degree in Music (preferred)

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
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.

Min Salary
Mid Salary
Duties/Functions
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
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. Supporting 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

KSA Preferred
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
Physical Demands
Posting Type

Faculty

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number

2026-088-REG

Open Date

07/20/2026

Close Date

08/19/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master’s degree or higher degree in Music or Music Education that includes 18 graduate credit hours in Music from an institutionally accredited college/university?
  • Yes
  • No

2, * Do you have 3 or more years of post‑secondary teaching experience in music theory, and applied music for piano, guitar, or voice?

  • Yes
  • No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Other
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