Tenure Track Faculty, Music

Location: College-Wide (based at Eastern Campus)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Creative Arts

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition :req
7433

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College

Hours:

M-F, 8:30am-5pm;
Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Description:

• Teaches afull range of courses in Music.
• Prepares and delivers lectures and other methods of instruction to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, , assignments, lessons, performances, and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions and student performances
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching, performance, and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks musical scores, and instrument needs
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional polices, department matters and academic issues
• Participates in campus and community events
• Collaborates with colleagues in staffing lessons, planning performances and events
• Facilitates end-of-term juries and other evaluated performances and participates in assessing progress of students in preparation for graduation and transfer
• Assists, advises, and participates in promotional and recruitment activities for the Music Department

Required Qualifications:

• Master’sdegree in Music.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience at a college level
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience
• Involvement in aspects of musical performance or production within their local community

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity.The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one of the College's campuses or sites.

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

Total Compensation & Benefits:
Target Hiring Rate/Salary:$58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period.

Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.
This offer includes acomprehensive and flexible benefitspackagecomprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance,State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special

Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.