Job Posting for Music Full-Time Faculty Position at Virginia Highlands Community College

Job Description

Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. Abingdon is located in southwest Virginia, halfway between Roanoke, Virginia and Knoxville, Tennessee on Interstate 81, part of a metro area of 600,000. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas

Instrumental to the overall culture of the college and the surrounding community is a long-standing tradition that places great value on the arts. At the college’s founding, visionary leaders at VHCC established institutional and academic priorities that have kept the college positioned to serve students who are passionate about musical, theatrical, and visual arts, including the Keyser-Aday Theater on campus. VHCC students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders thrive in the heart of a culture that celebrates artistic endeavors illustrated by the following examples: Barter Theatre (the State Theatre of Virginia), the William King Regional Arts Museum, the Virginia Highlands Festival, the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace, and the Arts Depot in Abingdon, VA; the Lincoln Theatre and the Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts in Marion, VA; and, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the Rhythm and Roots Festival, and the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, VA.

In light of these distinctive qualities, VHCC is seeking a full-time faculty member who will teach music theory and/or music appreciation courses as well as applied music courses in addition to representing the interests of the college and the students before numerous artistic communities in our service region. Intentionally, VHCC seeks to employee a full-time faculty member who will bring a diverse set of experiences and perspective to this service for students. This colleague will teach seated and virtual music courses each semester, and the remaining workload credit hours will be dedicated to supporting the VHCC Arts Array initiative and conducting various liaison activities in the best interest of maintaining, promoting, and expanding the endeavors of the college within the regional arts communities. Given the rich musical culture of VHCC’s institutional history and service area, an opportunity also exists for this colleague in coordination with the marketing team and fine arts colleagues to develop an arts-college brand. More information regarding this exceptional job opportunity is provided below.

Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience.

This is a full-time nine-month teaching position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.

Teach day, evening, seated, hybrid, and/or virtual music courses;
Actively employ effective student success strategies;
Integrate instructional technology in courses and the curriculum as appropriate;
Develop new courses as necessary;
Establish and assess student outcomes and participate in Institutional Effectiveness initiatives to include assessment and program reviews;
Coordinate with The School of Arts and Sciences dean, office manager, and Arts Array director to schedule and attend the musical elements of VHCC Arts Array;
Maintain detailed records for procurement purposes;
Interact with faculty and staff to build musical opportunities that support VHCC students;
Coordinate with The School of Arts dean, office manager, and Arts Array director to manage the operating budget for musical events;
Record and report data as needed for potential grant funding;
Provide leadership and service on college committees;
Advance the college mission by involvement in college, community and professional activities that enhances the college and impact student development;
Teach other courses matching qualifications and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

Master’s degree in music from a regionally accredited institution;
Expressed willingness to develop and teach courses in-person and via distance learning;
Experience teaching college music courses;
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college;
Experience using learning management systems;
Experience leading an arts/music program.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

Experience using an array of instructional technologies;
Experience hiring, scheduling, and coordinating musicians;
Demonstrated knowledge of procurement requirements related to musical programming;
Experience promoting or utilizing musical programs on a community college campus and working closely with colleagues to schedule services and events;
Experience building or collaborating with a community college fine arts initiative.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

As needed by the position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FAC_1316P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

05/15/2024

Job Close Date

06/14/2024

Open Until Filled

Contact Name

Tiffany VanBuren

Email

tvanburen@vhcc.edu

Phone Number

276-739-2425

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Process:

The below items must be submitted to be considered for this position:

A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s experience and credentials satisfy the required qualifications for this position;
Updated resume or CV;
A fully completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the Recruitment Management System;
Names of three professional references with current job titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers;
Complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts.
Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon hire.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Additional Information

To be considered in the initial screening, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on June 10, 2024. Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the Recruitment Management System. Resume, letter of interest, references and copies of ALL college transcripts must be attached to online application. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application for further consideration. Applications should include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. Transcripts should be combined into one document and uploaded as one file. If you are having difficulty attaching documents, please call Human Resources at 276-739-2425. If the file size of the attached documents is too large, the system will not allow you to upload the documents. You will need to reduce the file size or reduce the resolution. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete on-line applications or other materials submitted via e-mail, postal mail, fax or in-person will not be considered.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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