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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music - Tenure Track
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music - Tenure Track
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Special Instructions for more details Current Resume Required
Cover Letter Required
Transcripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.
Teaching Philosophy Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as "Teaching Philosophy" to this online application.
Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.
Posting Number
Posting Number 0600708
Position Title
Position Title Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music - Tenure Track
Position Status
Reports to
Department
Department Humanities/Visual and Performing Arts
Posting Date
Posting Date 12/18/2025
Closing Date
Closing Date 01/13/2026
Job Category
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date
Anticipated Start Date 08/20/2026
Position Term
Position Term Academic year
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Starting Salary Range
Starting salary range is from $57,386/year to $67,788/year contingent upon ed and exp (FY2026)
Benefits Fully-benefited
If 'Other', please specify
Job Summary Tenure-track faculty position in multi-faculty, highly visible, NASM-accredited music program. Provide high quality and engaging instruction in freshman and sophomore courses in Choral Music, Jazz and Contemporary Voice, Jazz Piano, and classroom teaching in the music program’s core curriculum.
Position typically requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits/academic year. Primary emphasis of the position is to provide effective leadership and organization for a comprehensive choral and vocal program including classical, jazz, and popular styles.
Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, synchronous delivery, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the NWC Board Policy Manual.
Position begins Fall 2026. Faculty Orientation is 8/20-8/21/2026. And, for more information about living in the beautiful state of Wyoming and working for our college, click on this link:
Responsibilities
Direct vocal jazz and contemporary vocal ensembles
Teach and/or oversee applied lessons in jazz, contemporary and classical voice, jazz piano, and composition
Assist in the on-going development and assessment of curriculum
Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction techniques that promote learning and address student achievement of expected learning outcomes
Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes
Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids, which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process
Advise students and support students in program-related activities
Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned
Contribute to program, division and department meetings and program events.
Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.
Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
Demonstrate mutual respect and civility, and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members
Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges
Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation
Actively participate in Music program recruiting activities
Work closely with other music faculty
Assist others on an as-needed basis
Participate in college activities
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Training and Experience Master’s degree in music from a regionally accredited college or university
Two years of successful classroom teaching experience in music at the collegiate level
Successful choral ensemble leadership at the collegiate level
A high level of personal artistry in the areas of jazz piano and voice
Leadership experience with music festivals and/or camps
Activity in professional organizations
Proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication
Skills in developing rapport with students
Experience in promotion of learning in and/or out of the classroom
Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education
Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Evidence of ability and/or willingness for distance education delivery of courses
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Training & Experience Evidence of the following:
Published materials, such as compositions and arrangements
Familiarity with American popular vocal styles
Facility with music technology (i.e., computer-based instruction, basic live sound reinforcement and recording)
Ability to design and implement concerts and other music-related events
Proficiency in computer applications
Advising and student support experience
Demonstrated understanding and a commitment to the community college mission
Ability to plan and facilitate student extracurricular student activities and trips
Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online classes
Licensing Requirements Successful applicant will be required to pass an acceptable criminal background check
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities See Required Training and Experience section for KSA’s
Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subject to field work, travel, and weekend work.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Teaching philosophy
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply for this Job
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If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
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Special Instructions for more details Current Resume Required
Cover Letter Required
Transcripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.
Teaching Philosophy Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as "Teaching Philosophy" to this online application.
Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.
Posting Number
Posting Number 0600708
Position Title
Position Title Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music - Tenure Track
Position Status
Reports to
Department
Department Humanities/Visual and Performing Arts
Posting Date
Posting Date 12/18/2025
Closing Date
Closing Date 01/13/2026
Job Category
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date
Anticipated Start Date 08/20/2026
Position Term
Position Term Academic year
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Starting Salary Range
Starting salary range is from $57,386/year to $67,788/year contingent upon ed and exp (FY2026)
Benefits Fully-benefited
If 'Other', please specify
Job Summary Tenure-track faculty position in multi-faculty, highly visible, NASM-accredited music program. Provide high quality and engaging instruction in freshman and sophomore courses in Choral Music, Jazz and Contemporary Voice, Jazz Piano, and classroom teaching in the music program’s core curriculum.
Position typically requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits/academic year. Primary emphasis of the position is to provide effective leadership and organization for a comprehensive choral and vocal program including classical, jazz, and popular styles.
Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, synchronous delivery, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the NWC Board Policy Manual.
Position begins Fall 2026. Faculty Orientation is 8/20-8/21/2026. And, for more information about living in the beautiful state of Wyoming and working for our college, click on this link:
Responsibilities
Direct vocal jazz and contemporary vocal ensembles
Teach and/or oversee applied lessons in jazz, contemporary and classical voice, jazz piano, and composition
Assist in the on-going development and assessment of curriculum
Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction techniques that promote learning and address student achievement of expected learning outcomes
Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes
Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids, which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process
Advise students and support students in program-related activities
Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned
Contribute to program, division and department meetings and program events.
Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.
Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
Demonstrate mutual respect and civility, and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members
Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges
Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation
Actively participate in Music program recruiting activities
Work closely with other music faculty
Assist others on an as-needed basis
Participate in college activities
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Training and Experience Master’s degree in music from a regionally accredited college or university
Two years of successful classroom teaching experience in music at the collegiate level
Successful choral ensemble leadership at the collegiate level
A high level of personal artistry in the areas of jazz piano and voice
Leadership experience with music festivals and/or camps
Activity in professional organizations
Proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication
Skills in developing rapport with students
Experience in promotion of learning in and/or out of the classroom
Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education
Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Evidence of ability and/or willingness for distance education delivery of courses
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Training & Experience Evidence of the following:
Published materials, such as compositions and arrangements
Familiarity with American popular vocal styles
Facility with music technology (i.e., computer-based instruction, basic live sound reinforcement and recording)
Ability to design and implement concerts and other music-related events
Proficiency in computer applications
Advising and student support experience
Demonstrated understanding and a commitment to the community college mission
Ability to plan and facilitate student extracurricular student activities and trips
Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online classes
Licensing Requirements Successful applicant will be required to pass an acceptable criminal background check
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities See Required Training and Experience section for KSA’s
Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subject to field work, travel, and weekend work.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Teaching philosophy
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr