Full Time Instructor - Jazz Ensemble and Brass (MUAP/MUEN/MUSI)The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time Instructor - Jazz Ensemble and Brass (MUAP/MUEN/MUSI) at our Brenham Campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:Job Summary This position is for full-time faculty member teaching courses within the music prefixes to maintain required teaching load. The specific courses assigned will be determined each semester based on enrollment and department needs. Courses are offered as applied music, ensemble, and lecture for both music majors and those seeking Creative Arts Core Curriculum.
Principal Accountabilities- Teach Music classes as assigned by the Dean, Assistant Dean or Department Head, providing instruction at a variety of locations/times and in a variety of modalities. This includes preparing and utilizing a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution, evaluating students' performance through a variety of means to measure timely progress, and assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessment data for courses and program outcomes/objectives.
- Direct concerts annually for the Jazz Ensemble and any other ensemble courses that are assigned for each semester's teaching load. This includes selection of appropriate repertoire and managing any guest performers along with the execution of Blinn College's annual jazz festival. Some of these tasks will take place on evenings and/or weekends.
- Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies, delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources by participating in required/applicable professional development activities.
- Recruit students for the program using a variety of methods including, but not limited to, direct school visits, email/phone communication, and networking with area band directors.
- Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
- Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Head, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
- Assist with the review of incoming auditions to the instrumental music program.
- Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
- Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
- Abide by all college requirements for orientation, weekly work hours, attending meetings, and serving on committees.
- Responsible for other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or CertificationsMasters Degree in the teaching field (Music) or in another subject that includes at least 18 graduate hours in Music.
For more information on Blinn College Faculty Credentialing go to
https://www.blinn.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-information/credentialing-guidelines.htmlMinimum Competencies- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.
- Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.
Preferred Qualifications- College Level teaching experience, including distance education training/course development
- At least 3 years of experience directing an ensemble at a collegiate institution or with an organization of equal/great skill level
- Strong collaborative skills
- Experience with student recruitment
Preferred CompetenciesSpecial Notes To Applicants- Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and not reviewed
- All applicants will be asked to provide a sample of their performance as a brass musician as part of the application process. A submission is to be done electronically by uploading a video to a site of public access such as YouTube or DropBox and include the video link under the item "Portfolio/Work Sample" of this application
- Candidates selected for interviews will need to make themselves available for a live interview on the Brenham Campus of Blinn College at their own expense. A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview.
- All transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by a detailed course-by-course evaluation from a certified credential agency.
- Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.
- Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.
- Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas, 77833). Additionally, transcripts maybe sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu.
This is a 9 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverages can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online,
http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/. Leave time includes 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick leave for each month of contract. Paid leave is provided for college designated holidays, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year).
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Exempt
Compensation: Annual Salary
Salary or Wage: Per Full Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Grade: FAC
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Instrumental Music
Location: Brenham Campus
Target Hire Date: 8/17/2026
The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
