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• Teach assigned subject matter with professionalism and uphold college values.
• Attend classes according to the schedule.
• Attend faculty and departmental meetings as requested.
• Follow exam schedules unless otherwise approved.
• Provide access to students for advising, conferences, and tutorial help.
• Advise students as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit reports timely.
• Use instructional support services (e.g., Learning Resources Centers).
• Ensure instructional consistency with college and departmental standards.
• Contribute to college goals, course objectives, and student achievement.
• Act as a public representative for the community college.
• Supervise or participate in extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Evaluate student progress adequately.
• Participate in college governance councils as assigned.
• Serve on academic/instructional committees as assigned.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the department or administration.
• Teach courses in the curriculum, including Music Appreciation, Class Piano, Private Piano, and Music Theory I-IV in traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
• Oversee maintenance of the piano fleet on campus and evaluate the need for tuning and repair.
• Serve as a collaborative pianist for the Concert Choir and for private vocal students during recitals and juries.

Position Number

Position Number 399808

Rank

Rank Instructor

Job Description

General Statement of Function: Responsible for the teaching of assigned music musiccourses at assigned times and sites as well as the other duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Reports to the chairperson of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at the Harrison County Campus.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Masters degree in music or masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in music from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
(M2) Audition in the primary performance area.
(M3) Experience coaching vocalists and instrumentalists.
(M4) Experience accompanying ensembles.
(M5) Prior teaching experience.
(M6) Demonstrated ability to use digital tools, including word processing, presentation software, and web-based applications.
(M7) Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Experience in online instructional delivery using Canvas LMS or a similar system.
(D2) Experience teaching in a community college setting.
(D3) 2 or more years of experience teaching piano or voice lessons.
(D4) Experience teaching general music courses.
(D5) Doctorate in music or working toward a doctorate in music.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573; telephone number 601-###-####; email address ...@mgccc.edu .

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus, and four centers, including Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; and Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Faculty

Open Date

Open Date 08/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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