The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences/Music is recruiting for one Full-Time, tenure track Music Instructor position to head either the band or choral programs beginning in August 2025.  Candidates from either field are encouraged to apply.  The Band position  conducts the concert band while the Choral position includes conducts the college choir.  Either position would require teaching music major courses, such as Music Theory, Class Piano, and Sight Singing and Ear Training, as well as private lessons.  Teaching core music courses (Music Appreciation, American Music, and Music Literature) are also a regular part of the teaching load.  Other duties include recruiting instrumental or vocal musicians, building the music program, and maintaining normal faculty duties.  Teaching assignments may include evenings and weekend classes.
 
 Starting earned monthly salary for the nine-month position is $5,346.11. The earned annual
 salary is paid out over 12 months.

This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

About Our Institution

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Regular faculty members help students achieve learning outcomes by teaching assigned classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies and participate in advising and committee assignments, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.  
 

Required

• A Master's degree in Music from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in music
• Doctorate preferred
• Computer literacy
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Excellent work ethic
• Applications must include the following or will be considered incomplete:
  • Cover letter explaining experience with and vision for growing music programs in the community college setting
  • Vita
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of reference
  • Video/audio (preferably YouTube link) of solo work and ensemble rehearsals where applicant is the conductor

Preferred

• Experience forming community partnerships
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience teaching students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students enrolled in dual credit classes

• Exhibit keyboarding skills
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing from twenty to fifty pounds
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, reach
• Utilize telephone system