Category:: Faculty Full-time
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Department:: Arts & Design
Locations:: North Branch, NJ
Posted:: Oct 9, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: F#2-25
Position ID:: 181946

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.

Raritan Valley Community College is currently seeking a Tenure-Track Instructor or Assistant Professor in the Arts & Design Department for the upcoming Spring 2025 semester and beyond.

Essential Duties:

Coordinate Applied Music course, including the organization and administration of end-of-semester juries, coaching of students and the production of student recitals.

Teach and coordinate RVCC Chamber Music Courses

Act as collaborative pianist for student recitals and RVCC Chorale.

Teach courses in Music, including Keyboard Skills I-IV, coordinate Keyboard classes, teach piano privately to music majors specializing in keyboards.

Teach other music courses, including, possibly, Music Theory and Musicianship I and II, Music Appreciation, Professional Development etc.

Help create Music Program web page and social media presence.

Demonstrate enthusiasm and success in teaching.

Participate on committees and engage in college/community service.

Demonstrate continuous professional development within the discipline and in instructional methodologies.

Regularly evaluate courses and student learning materials to ensure that learning outcomes and assessments are appropriate/effective.

Assist with departmental strategic planning, program reviews, and outcomes assessment.

Demonstrate commitment to the principles of a learning-centered institution.

Instruct courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives, and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.

Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.

Work collaboratively in a diverse learning institution; demonstrate commitment to teaching and working with a multi-cultural and multi-generational student body.

Adhere to College policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Master's degree in music required, preferably with a concentration in keyboard performance or pedagogy.

2 years teaching experience required.

Ability to use Finale, Reason, Audacity and other standard software packages a plus.

Desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate in Music (PhD or DMA) preferably with a concentration in keyboard performance or pedagogy.

Previous college-level teaching experience.

Professional background in piano performance or pedagogy.

Musical Theater experience a plus.

Experience using technology in the delivery of course content.

Prior Community College teaching experience.

Online and/or Hybrid teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. There will be a first review date of November 11, 2024.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.