Music Residential Faculty

This position is scheduled to begin August 2026.

The MCC Music and Dance Department is seeking a dynamic, passionate and experienced faculty member to provide leadership in teaching Music Theory courses (Theory, Sight Singing and Applied Composition Lessons). Additional course teaching assignments are dependent on the qualifications of the candidate and departmental needs. Teaching duties may require multiple instructional modalities (F2F, online, hybrid, etc.). A successful candidate will work with the Music and Dance Faculty on developing a comprehensive vision for the department.

The incumbent will also be a proactive contributor on matters of curriculum, standards, assessment, and accreditation. In addition to teaching responsibilities, providing service to the department and college community is required. Candidates must be adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and ready to contribute to a range of interdisciplinary and institutional committees and initiatives.

Essential Functions

● Instructs a diverse population of students in classroom and lab settings

● Develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; assesses student knowledge of subject matter and prepares and grades exams; maintains academic support hours to assist and advise students.

● Engages in the academic life of the college by participating in district-wide and campus committees and activities.

● Develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops.