Professor of Music ( Fall 2025)Bring your passion for music into the classroom and beyond. Arizona Western College is seeking a dynamic Professor of Music who is ready to mentor, inspire, and lead students in developing their musical talents. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, believe in the power of the arts, and are ready to shape the future of music education, we invite you to join our team. Typical Duties: - Serves Students. Teach 15 equated load hours/semester; develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; submission of student grades/progress as required by the programs/policies of the Instruction area.
- Maintain a minimum of 5 office hours/week/semester load and direct interaction with students in a formal learning environment for a 15-equated load hour schedule.
- Remain current in his/her discipline, updating course content when appropriate. Maintain standard syllabus/outline for each course, in accordance with program/procedures. Update course syllabus/outline annually.
- Working with Division Lead Faculty and Departmental faculty, develop and implement processes and tools for assessment of teaching and student learning outcomes incorporating appropriate methodologies and technology.
- Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications: - Master's degree in the discipline
OR - Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline
OR - Master's degree in any discipline with three years of full-time work experience related to the course(s) taught
OR - Bachelor's degree with an industry recognized license or certification and three years of full-time work experience
OR
- Bachelor's degree with a current Arizona teaching certificate in the discipline and three full-time years teaching in the content area
OR
- Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials
Salary: Starting salary is based on education, with up to 6% additional consideration for eligible experience, per the
2025/2026 Faculty Salary Schedule . Plus,
excellent fringe benefits.
Notes:- Yuma Campus
- Exempt
- Benefits Eligible
- Other responsibilities include piano accompanying all vocal ensembles and instrumental ensembles as needed. Advanced Applied Voice and advanced Instrumental student in rehearsals, recitals, concerts, end of semester juries, studio performance seminar/master class, touring performances, competitions, prospective student auditions, and accompany music faculty in rehearsals and concerts.
- Instruction assignment dependent upon departmental and/or institutional needs.
- Faculty may be asked to teach on various campuses, via in-person, online, hybrid, and virtual learning environments, as directed by the needs of the institution for a given semester.
- Course scheduling may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends
Why Work at AWC? At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
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POSTING DATE:Date: June 12, 2025
FIRST REVIEW DATE:The first review of applications date begin on June 30, 2025. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
- Completed Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:- The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
- The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.
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