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Shasta College
  • Position Number: 1217090
  • Location: Redding, CA
  • Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

SHASTA COLLEGE
invites applications for the position of:

(Full-time) Music Theory and Orchestra Instructor


SALARY: $48,359.83 - $83,137.87 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/03/18
CLOSING DATE: 06/04/18 04:30 PM

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Description/Instructional Obligations

1) Required: Teach a four-semester sequence (alternating semesters) of four-unit/credit music-major music theory courses including music theory and aural skills (possibly teach a separate, optional one-unit/credit basic keyboard skill component depending on final teaching load).
2) Required: Conduct two orchestras (an open-enrolled beginning orchestra and auditioned advanced orchestra).
3) Optional (but highly desirable): Conduct a very large, open-enrollment Symphonic Band and/or an auditioned Jazz Big-Band. All ensembles are well-established with long-term college history.

Highly desirable qualities

1) Dedicated to teaching and conducting educational ensembles. Excellent teaching/conducting abilities and a sincere dedication to music education are the two top priorities of this position.
2) Ability, desire, and willingness to work with and teach music students of all abilities ranging from beginners to advanced.
3) Dedication to the educational and musical philosophy of community colleges and their important role within our local total community.
4) Ability and willingness to act as a community partner with other arts entities, both external and internal.
5) The ideal candidate will work with existing faculty to advance departmental goals.
6) Willingness and ability to actively recruit within the college's local district (within the local school districts and the overall community).
7) Attainment of Master's degree in Music required, a Doctorate in Music is desirable.
8) A recent and active record of achievement with large ensembles, especially orchestra.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) main campus is located in Redding, California, which sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River.

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

General Responsibilities
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the regular/contract college instructor to teach classes, to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.

CLASSIFICATION: Placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule is commensurate with previous education and experience.
This position is contracted for 175 if Instructional days per year.
This position is Instructional faculty.
Starting Salary: $48,359- $83,137/year on the 2017-2018 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Salary Range: $48,359 - $102,582/year on the 2017-2018 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
$2,000/year doctorate differential
State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

START DATE: This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester.

BENEFITS: Holiday and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Employees have the option to contribute to:
Health Savings Account (HSA)
403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans
Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts
In addition, employees have the option to purchase:
Disability Income Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Only Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
For more information regarding Employment and Benefit Policies, please view the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SUPERVISOR: Dean of Arts, Communications, and Social Sciences or designee.

TYPICAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:
Specific Responsibilities
Responsibilities designated below are primary to the faculty role. Some of the listed professional responsibilities are examples of activities, which are part of the unique role of each faculty member and are reflective of their individual expertise and interests.

Classroom Responsibilities
Meet classes/laboratories on days and times as assigned according to the current academic calendar.
Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline.
Develop and distribute during the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students, course objectives, grading criteria and classroom policies.
Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner.
Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
Supervise students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor's load.
Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
Evaluation of Students
Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion.
Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title V regulations of the State of California.
Submit required administrative paperwork, including grade report forms, in a timely and accurate manner.

Curriculum
Participate in the development and review of curriculum as directed.
Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities.

Professional Development
Participate in required professional development activities.
Continue to develop professional skills and up-to-date subject matter knowledge, potentially including participation in conferences and research activities.
Participate in presenting staff development programs as needed.

Additional Responsibilities
Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours.
Attend and participate in department/center meetings.
Participate in the process of shared governance through committee work of the department, center, college and/or district level; participate in other significant non-classroom college, district or community activities.
Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures.
Participate in supervision of student assistants and paraprofessionals as needed.
Abide by departmental regulations concerning the proper use, care and security of college equipment and District property.
Advise administration of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions.
Provide administrators, chairs and coordinators with sample instruction materials as may be deemed necessary, such as examinations, lab projects or course syllabuses.
Participate in advisory committee meetings as required.
Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity to the dean or designated officer.
Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
Consult with supervising administrators on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment and screening/interviewing committees.
Participate in the evaluation of regular faculty.
Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Master's in music
OR
Bachelor's in music
AND
Master's in humanities
OR the equivalent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To be considered a candidate for this position, the applicant must submit the following materials:

Online Application with Additional Required Materials to be attached to application:
Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
Current resume
College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)
Attention Internal Applicants:
Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.
Internal candidates cannot attach evaluations OR letters of recommendation from administrators or Board of Trustee members.

After formal application has been made, all application materials will be screened.
Interviews will be by invitation only.
Interviews are held on campus. No Skype or Phone Interviews.
The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to initial interviews.
The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.

For full application instructions and position description, visit http://www.shastacollege.edu/Human%20Resources/Current%20Openings/Pages/ApplicantResources.aspx

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.






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