Moraine Valley Community College
Music Instructor (full-time, tenure-track faculty)
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Illinois, United States, 60465
Job Title:
Music Instructor (full-time, tenure-track faculty)
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Liberal Arts
Work Location:
Main Campus
Responsibilities Support the goals and mission of the college; provide quality instruction to students; and communicate with your department chair or administrator and contribute to the growth of a vibrant applied music studio through teaching, outreach, and participation in ensembles, concerts and events. Teaching duties will consist of a selection from a variety of discipline courses at the community college level, including Music Theory/Aural Skills curriculum; teaching applied lessons on a primary instrument, curriculum planning and assessment.
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Music required (Music Performance, Music Theory or closely related Music field with 18 graduate hours in Music).
Post-secondary/college level teaching experience (minimum of two or more years)
Demonstrated professional experience in music field (performer, composer, or related)
Familiarity with music technology (music notation software and digital audio workstations)
Qualifications The ideal candidate will maintain the highest standards for classroom instruction. Applies innovative teaching methods and demonstrates ability to work with students at all skill levels. Teaching duties will consist of preparing, instructing, and evaluating courses; seeking continuous improvement in teaching methodology and student-centered learning.
Preferred qualifications sought in addition to above requirements include:
Experience teaching in a community college or undergraduate liberal arts setting.
Experience with outreach, curriculum development and program assessment.
Ability to teach applied lessons in woodwinds or brass (preferred).
Strong knowledge of music technology, including music notation software and digital audio workstations such as (DAWs): Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or similar
Position Status:
Full Time
Hours:
To be determined. Faculty teach a minimum of 15 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Teaching and other duties may include evenings and weekends.
Salary/Wage:
$58,623-$71,670 (Base Load is 15 ECH)
Hourly/Salary:
Salaried
Benefits Full-Time Faculty
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:
Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance, Optional life
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waivers
SURS Retirement plan
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans
Review of Applications Begins:
01/19/2026
Posting Number:
FA00708P
Open Date:
12/22/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide all documentation and submit application through jobs.morainevalley.edu prior to the review date for best consideration. Please do not use a third party site. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position. Base salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please apply online and attach all required documents including unofficial transcripts— Please ensure the transcript is not security coded or a large file as this may result in an error.
For questions: hr@morainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704. Please note college winter break dates at morainevalley.edu
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Music Instructor (full-time, tenure-track faculty)
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Liberal Arts
Work Location:
Main Campus
Responsibilities Support the goals and mission of the college; provide quality instruction to students; and communicate with your department chair or administrator and contribute to the growth of a vibrant applied music studio through teaching, outreach, and participation in ensembles, concerts and events. Teaching duties will consist of a selection from a variety of discipline courses at the community college level, including Music Theory/Aural Skills curriculum; teaching applied lessons on a primary instrument, curriculum planning and assessment.
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Music required (Music Performance, Music Theory or closely related Music field with 18 graduate hours in Music).
Post-secondary/college level teaching experience (minimum of two or more years)
Demonstrated professional experience in music field (performer, composer, or related)
Familiarity with music technology (music notation software and digital audio workstations)
Qualifications The ideal candidate will maintain the highest standards for classroom instruction. Applies innovative teaching methods and demonstrates ability to work with students at all skill levels. Teaching duties will consist of preparing, instructing, and evaluating courses; seeking continuous improvement in teaching methodology and student-centered learning.
Preferred qualifications sought in addition to above requirements include:
Experience teaching in a community college or undergraduate liberal arts setting.
Experience with outreach, curriculum development and program assessment.
Ability to teach applied lessons in woodwinds or brass (preferred).
Strong knowledge of music technology, including music notation software and digital audio workstations such as (DAWs): Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or similar
Position Status:
Full Time
Hours:
To be determined. Faculty teach a minimum of 15 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Teaching and other duties may include evenings and weekends.
Salary/Wage:
$58,623-$71,670 (Base Load is 15 ECH)
Hourly/Salary:
Salaried
Benefits Full-Time Faculty
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:
Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance, Optional life
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waivers
SURS Retirement plan
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans
Review of Applications Begins:
01/19/2026
Posting Number:
FA00708P
Open Date:
12/22/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide all documentation and submit application through jobs.morainevalley.edu prior to the review date for best consideration. Please do not use a third party site. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position. Base salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please apply online and attach all required documents including unofficial transcripts— Please ensure the transcript is not security coded or a large file as this may result in an error.
For questions: hr@morainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704. Please note college winter break dates at morainevalley.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr