Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for an Applied Music instructor in Jazz Guitar for spring quarter 2025. Students will be assigned as needed on a quarterly basis. The successful candidate will possess:
-An active performing career in jazz/commercial styles.
-Strong skills as an improviser.
-Experience teaching jazz guitar at a collegiate level.
-Student-centered, inclusive pedagogy and teaching methods.
-Collaborative communication practices with students and colleagues.
Responsibilities
-Prepare and implement curriculum for MUSC 150 and MUSC 250 Applied Music guitar students, focused on preparation for university-level transfer auditions.
-Communicate with Discipline Lead and colleagues in preparation for quarterly student performances.
-Read and respond to emails from students, faculty and staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in music with experience teaching collegiate-level jazz guitar.
-Evidence of an active performing career in jazz and commercial styles.
Preferred Qualifications
-Master's degree in music.
-Five or more years' experience teaching collegiate-level jazz guitar.
-Experience performing as both soloist and ensemble artist in multiple jazz and commercial styles and genres.
-Demonstrated commitment to student-centered instruction.
-Record of successful recruitment and retention of students.
-Demonstrated history of collaboration with colleagues.
Salary:
-$770 per student for spring quarter, 2025
Benefit Package:
-Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter).
Start Date:
-Spring quarter 2025.
Application Due Date:
For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Monday, March 17th, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
-Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max).
Whatcom Community College has a strategic plan core theme to advance equity. Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.
-Current resume.
-Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to official start date.
-List of five recent professional references with contact information.
To apply please visit us at: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info