Lecturer - Music (Voice Performance, Church Music or Production/Composition) - Non-Tenure Track

Job Description

Job Description

LECTURER – MUSIC

(Voice Performance, Church Music, or Music Production/Composition)

(Non-Tenure Track)

Morris Brown College · Atlanta, Georgia

OVERVIEW

Morris Brown College invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will report to the Department Chair and support the mission of Academic Affairs by providing high-quality instruction in one or more of the following areas:

• Voice Performance
• Church Music
• Music Production/Composition

The Lecturer will teach primarily face-to-face courses, with occasional synchronous instruction as assigned. This position carries a teaching load of five (5) courses each semester, provides academic advising for assigned students, and includes departmental, institutional, and professional service responsibilities that support the mission and strategic goals of Morris Brown College.

JOB DUTIES

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following requirements as defined by TRACS accreditation standards, the board-approved Faculty Handbook, administrative policies, and state requirements established by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC).

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, advising, and service.

Teaching Effectiveness

• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of the assigned music discipline and demonstrate the ability to evaluate and apply current pedagogical practices
• Teach primarily in-person undergraduate music courses in Voice Performance, Church Music, Music Production/Composition, Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Aural Skills, Applied Music, Ensembles, or other courses as assigned
• Plan, organize, and deliver engaging instruction that promotes student learning and artistic development
• Develop instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and learning activities that strengthen musicianship, creativity, communication skills, critical thinking, and professional preparation
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technologies, recording software, music notation software, digital audio workstations (DAWs), learning management systems, and other educational technologies when applicable
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and assessment methods that facilitate student mastery of course competencies
• Provide timely, constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback that promotes student success
• Evaluate student learning through authentic performance assessments, written assignments, projects, juries, recitals, portfolios, examinations, and classroom participation
• Continuously evaluate instructional effectiveness and modify teaching strategies to meet diverse student learning needs

Content Expertise

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the assigned music discipline, including current scholarship, performance practices, music technology, composition techniques, recording methods, worship traditions, and contemporary industry standards, as appropriate
• Maintain professional engagement through scholarship, creative activity, performances, composition, recording projects, conferences, workshops, or professional organizations
• Remain current in the discipline through continuing education and professional development
• Maintain faculty credentials in accordance with Morris Brown College and TRACS accreditation requirements
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Academic Advising

• Serve as an academic advisor for assigned music majors
• Assist students with degree planning, registration, academic progress, and graduation requirements
• Monitor student success and academic standing while providing appropriate referrals to campus resources when needed
• Mentor students regarding graduate study, careers in music, internships, performances, auditions, licensure (when applicable), and professional development opportunities
• Maintain accurate advising records in accordance with institutional policies

Professional Responsibilities

• Provide timely, substantive feedback to students
• Meet scheduled classes and rehearsals; notify the Department Chair, Assistant Provost, or Provost in advance of any absence and arrange appropriate instructional coverage when possible
• Maintain regular office hours and remain accessible to students through email, telephone, and scheduled appointments
• Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with departmental and institutional guidelines
• Follow the published academic calendar, rehearsal schedule, jury schedule, recital schedule, and final examination schedule
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, advising notes, and academic progress
• Submit grades, attendance reports, assessment data, and other institutional reports by established deadlines
• Respect the confidentiality of student educational records in accordance with FERPA and institutional policy
• Evaluate students solely on academic and artistic performance while responding promptly to grade inquiries and appeals
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty meetings, commencement exercises, recruitment events, auditions, juries, recitals, concerts, accreditation activities, assessment initiatives, and institutional committees
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and community engagement activities that support the Department of Music
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Lecturer must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution is required
  • Master of Music [Education, Performance, or Technology], Master of Music Education (Voice or Instrumental), or Master of Arts in Church Music (Voice/Instrumental)
• Doctorate degree preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and related teaching experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate (DMA, Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M., or equivalent) in the Music teaching discipline
• Previous teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher education
• Professional performance, recording, composition, conducting, worship leadership, or music industry experience appropriate to the specialization
• Experience with accreditation assessment, curriculum development, and student advising

SPECIALIZATION AREAS

Voice Performance

Faculty assigned to Voice Performance may also:

• Teach Applied Voice, Vocal Literature, Vocal Pedagogy, Opera Workshop, Diction, and Musical Theater-related courses
• Prepare students for juries, recitals, auditions, competitions, and graduate study
• Coach solo vocal repertoire from various historical periods and stylistic traditions
• Assist with departmental performances, recitals, and vocal ensemble activities

Church Music

Faculty assigned to Church Music may also:

• Teach Hymnology, Church Music History, Worship Leadership, Choral Conducting, Organ Literature, Sacred Music, and related courses
• Prepare students for careers in church music, worship leadership, and sacred music ministry
• Support choral ensembles and sacred music performances
• Maintain familiarity with traditional, gospel, Anglican, liturgical, and contemporary worship practices

Music Production/Composition

Faculty assigned to Music Production/Composition may also:

• Teach Music Production, Songwriting, Composition, Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), Recording Techniques, Music Technology, MIDI, Mixing, Mastering, and related courses
• Supervise student recording sessions and production projects
• Utilize industry-standard music production software and recording technologies
• Assist students with internships, portfolio development, entrepreneurship, and career preparation within the music industry

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

• Work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students to advance the mission of Morris Brown College
• Foster a student-centered learning environment characterized by academic excellence, accessibility, professionalism, inclusion, and student success
• Support recruitment, retention, assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Department of Music
• Contribute to the artistic, academic, and cultural life of the College through performances, concerts, recitals, community engagement, and institutional service

Morris Brown College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusion, academic excellence, and student success.

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Non-Tenure Track, 9-Month Appointment. Minimum 20 hours per week. Courses are taught primarily in person, with limited synchronous instruction as assigned. Working hours may occasionally include evenings and weekends during concerts, recitals, juries, registration, grading periods, recruitment events, and institutional review or accreditation activities.