FT Faculty Music

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position reporting to the Dean of the Division of Communication and Arts. The instructor is responsible for teaching 15 load hours each fall and spring semester in Music. The successful candidate joins a highly collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking faculty teaching in the Division of Communication and Arts. The start date for this position will be in August 2023.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach a range of courses in the music program, such as Music Appreciation, Composition, Music Theory, Aural Skills, Applied Lessons or ensembles relevant to the instructor’s credentials and experience. The successful candidate will possess the ability to develop new curricula relevant to the changing needs of students, the field, and the College; to recruit students to the program; and to build relationships with community partners.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a student-focused approach to instruction that promotes retention and completion of credentials. Familiarity with the community college mission and appreciation for our diverse student profile is strongly desired.

• The instructor will be responsible for the following academic duties in accordance with College and Division policy:
• Teach a range of courses in the Music curriculum.
• Teach college courses to traditional and non-traditional college students, and to dual enrolled high school students in the Early College Experience program.
• Teach college courses that address the needs of a diverse student population.
• Remain current in the academic discipline and professional field.
• Participate in professional development opportunities both on and off campus.
• Participate in the continued development of the Music program and the Associate of Fine Arts degree.
• Participate in the formative and summative faculty evaluation process.
• Teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed.
• Teach courses by alternative delivery (Online, Remote, Hybrid) as needed.
• Prepare course syllabi, provide that all learning outcomes for the college are achieved, develop curriculum, and optimize student retention and success.
• Meet assigned classes, facilitate, and evaluate student learning, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain student records in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Hold (10) office hours on campus to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators, and the public each week.
• Participate in the continued development of the Music program and in program-level learning assessment.
• Attend college wide meetings, division, and departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Serve on committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor.
• Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline or program.
• Attend college wide meetings, division, and departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Teach at facilities in both Benton and Washington Counties.
• Actively participate in NWACC’s Master Plan for growth and accreditation.
• Perform other academic duties as assigned by the instructor’s supervisor.

• Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person; and the demonstrated use of good written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Must possess the ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Must possess the ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge, and experiences in a timely manner
• Must possess the ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Must possess the ability to teach online, in-person, and hybrid courses
• Must be able to use web-based learning management systems (Canvas)
• Must possess the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and to prioritize
• Must possess effective organizational skills and attention to detail; effective follow-through, and commitment to excellence
• The faculty member will be expected to provide service to the college and community as needed

• Crouching,
• Driving,
• Grasping,
• Kneeling,
• Lifting,
• Pulling,
• Pushing,
• Stooping

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding,
• Feeling, Hearing,
• Reaching,
• Repetitive motion,
• Sitting,
• Standing,
• Talking,
• Walking

• Five (5) or more years of teaching experience
• Experience teaching vocals and/or leading a vocal ensemble
• Experience developing and evaluating curricula
• Experience using online learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, etc.
• Experience completing program assessment
• Teaching experience at a 2-year or community college
• Experience managing educational or administrative processes