Assistant Professor of Music - Tenure Track

Job Description

Job Description

Morris Brown College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Faculty opportunity as a member of the Music Department. The successful candidate will report to the Department Chair of Music and will play a crucial role in supporting the goals and vision of the Academic Affairs Department, led by the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. The position is highly competitive, reflecting the college's commitment to excellence within the Music Department.

Overview:
Tenure track, 12-month fulltime role – 12 credit hour class course load, Fall and Spring semesters only, (during the summer months, duties and responsibilities may be performed remotely) academic advising duties. Reports to the Department Chair of Music.
Faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Full-time faculty are expected not only to excel in classroom instruction but also to fulfill various responsibilities as active members of the college community.
Faculty Categories:

Instructor
An earned master's degree in the field of appointment, or its equivalent in quality and extent of preparation, is required for the rank of instructor. The rank of instructor is probationary. A faculty member with this rank has five years to show significant progress toward a terminal degree. This progress will be monitored through annual evaluations by the immediate supervisor and students. An instructor who fails to show such progress at the end of the fifth year of employment shall be notified of the decision not to renew his or her contract for the following year.

Assistant Professor
An earned doctorate or appropriate professional experience in the field of appointment or a related field is required for the rank of Assistant Professor. The degree must be earned from an institution that is accredited. In some cases, a candidate for a doctorate degree or one who has completed the qualifying exams for the doctorate degree and has two years of successful teaching experience in the field of appointment or a related field, can be appointed assistant professor on a probationary basis. The probationary status ends automatically with the completion of the doctorate. Probationary status can also be terminated by the President upon the recommendation of the Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs in recognition of outstanding achievements by the incumbent in teaching or research.

Associate Professor
An earned doctorate or appropriate professional experience in the field of appointment or a related field is required for the rank of Associate Professor. The degree must be earned from an accredited institution. In addition, the faculty member must show evidence of outstanding and continuous achievements as a teacher and a scholar or a professional in the field of appointment. The faculty must show evidence of a minimum of three years of successful college/university level teaching experience at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Professor
An earned doctorate or appropriate professional experience in the field of appointment or a related field is required for the rank of Professor. The degree must be earned from an accredited institution. In addition, the faculty member must show evidence of post-doctoral professional growth and a distinguished record of scholarship in the field of appointment or a related field. The faculty member must show evidence of a minimum of five years of successful college/university level teaching experience at the rank of Associate Professor.

General Job duties:
Job duties include (but are not limited to) the following requirements as seen in the TRACS accreditation requirements, board approved faculty handbook, administrative polices handbook, and state requirements with The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC):
Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers and excel in course instruction. Listed below are the minimum expectations of faculty who teach at Morris Brown College:

Teaching Effectiveness includes student course evaluation and reports as well as general learning assistance to students (teaching laboratories and individualized study). The documentation of achievement in this area may include peer evaluation, department chair's evaluation, teaching awards, short courses, or continuing education, as well as innovation in course syllabi. Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.

• Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.
• Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.
• Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate.
• Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of the content.
• Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
• Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress.

Effective teaching requires content expertise. Faculty must demonstrate deep subject knowledge,
including key concepts, current and relevant research, methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications. Consequently, faculty members are expected to do the following:

• Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of appropriate teaching and learning strategies; evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to the students.
• Provide timely, substantive feedback in appropriate forms.
• Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.
• Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.
• Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.
• Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
• Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.

Scholarly Activity includes publication of books, publication of articles in refereed journals, membership in academic and honorary societies, participation in professional organizations, one person shows or exhibit within the discipline, presentation of papers or facilitating workshops at conferences (state, national or international levels), receiving a post-doctoral grant related to the discipline, and reviewing or editing of professional journals.

Service Activity includes assignments which contribute to the goals of the department, the College, and the Community. Evidence of service may be provided in the areas of:

• Active participation on appointed or selected College committees.
• Consultancies requiring professional expertise.
• Acquisition of federal or foundation funds for the College through proposal writing.
• Performances, special projects and coordinating activities.
• Fulfill all requirements as stated in college policies and procedures including mandatory training.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and exercise stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials.
• Submit information or materials related to their assigned duties as requested by college administrators or peers in a timely manner.

Other activities which enhance the image of the College:

• Guest speaking
• Serving on community boards
• Judging exhibits and performances
• Evaluating community programs
• Conducting workshops
• Assisting businesses in filling out appropriate forms when applying for financial assistance

In addition, full-time faculty members are expected to serve the College by contributing to the growth and enhancement of the College mission and programs. Consequently, full-time faculty members are expected to do the following:

• Fulfill all requirements as stated in the contract.
• Participate in instructional and College planning and assist in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
• Serve on college, division, program, and department committees and assist the Chair in the exercise of their duties.
• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities including activities during Professional Development Days and other opportunities offered by the College and/or external organizations.
• Create and revise, develop and amend where appropriate, departmental or program curricula.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position, working a minimum of 40 hours per week. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including registration.

Morris Brown College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunity for all.