Valparaiso University
A music instructor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts will be assigned to teach a full range of lower-division music courses (both online and face-to-face). If needed, the position may support other institutional courses including GNED 101 (Introduction to General Education).
Timeline:
Position begins in Fall 2024. For best consideration, applicants should submit materials by March 1st, 2024.
**Location: **Twin Falls campus (with possible weekend and evening teaching assignments, including at CSI outreach centers)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach a minimum semester credit load (15-16 hours) of courses in accordance with the descriptions published in the CSI catalog.
Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours as determined by college policy, and bring to the attention of the immediate supervisor any conditions which might affect employment.
Devise and utilize outcomes assessment measures.
Participate fully in all departmental, program-level, and college-level assessment activities.
Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels.
Provide current copies of course syllabi to chairperson each semester.
Monitor student placement in courses and student progress; maintain accurate records.
Interact with and advise students.
Participate in faculty development to improve professional effectiveness.
Participate in instructional evaluation processes.
Attend department meetings and committee meetings as appropriate.
Recommend textbook adoptions in collaboration with other faculty in the department.
Promote and help with learning assistance services.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the subject area, or a closely related field.
Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.
**** Desired Skills and Abilities:
Experience with general education music instruction.
Experience with a variety of teaching strategies including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology.
Experience with outcomes assessment.
Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students.
Develop and maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with members of the community, department, administration, staff and students.
The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Qualifications: Education:
High School Diploma/GED.
Certifications:
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Timeline:
Position begins in Fall 2024. For best consideration, applicants should submit materials by March 1st, 2024.
**Location: **Twin Falls campus (with possible weekend and evening teaching assignments, including at CSI outreach centers)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach a minimum semester credit load (15-16 hours) of courses in accordance with the descriptions published in the CSI catalog.
Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours as determined by college policy, and bring to the attention of the immediate supervisor any conditions which might affect employment.
Devise and utilize outcomes assessment measures.
Participate fully in all departmental, program-level, and college-level assessment activities.
Meet all scheduled classes promptly with any deviation being filed promptly and accurately through the appropriate channels.
Provide current copies of course syllabi to chairperson each semester.
Monitor student placement in courses and student progress; maintain accurate records.
Interact with and advise students.
Participate in faculty development to improve professional effectiveness.
Participate in instructional evaluation processes.
Attend department meetings and committee meetings as appropriate.
Recommend textbook adoptions in collaboration with other faculty in the department.
Promote and help with learning assistance services.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the subject area, or a closely related field.
Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.
**** Desired Skills and Abilities:
Experience with general education music instruction.
Experience with a variety of teaching strategies including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, distance learning, and teaching with technology.
Experience with outcomes assessment.
Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students.
Develop and maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with members of the community, department, administration, staff and students.
The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Qualifications: Education:
High School Diploma/GED.
Certifications:
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.