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Choral/Vocal Music Tenure Track Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $80,693.00 - $133,724.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Contract Faculty
Job Number: 21-01403
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Department: Dean Arts & Humanites
Closing: 6/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
FILING DEADLINE: June 26, 2024
Please note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff persons assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) if any questions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary Range: Yearly Salary of $80,693 - 113,724 (23/24 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8. AFA Contract - Articles
- Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).
Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Art Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2024. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.
We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.
ABOUT SRJC:
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. Many of SRJC's students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds. SRJC's mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. At SRJC, we value learning that includes:
- Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
- A learning- and learner-centered environment;
- A welcoming physical environment;
- Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
- Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment.
- Access to lifelong learning opportunities
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Department Description
The SRJC Music Department is one of the most successful and well-established community college music programs in Northern California. The Department offers a comprehensive program with Associate in Arts degrees in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, and/or Jazz Studies, as well as a degree and certificate in Commercial Music. Students seeking transfer to a CSU or a UC as a Music major or minor are provided the core curriculum for transfer. The department also offers a wide array of General Education survey courses for musicians and non-musicians alike, as well as entry-level courses in piano, voice, and guitar.
Our performing groups include the Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Jazz Combos that regularly perform at our Santa Rosa campus, including in our multi-million-dollar newly renovated Burbank Auditorium, and out in the community. Our outstanding Applied Music program provides our Music majors with opportunities for individual instruction and recital performance. The Department regularly hosts performances and master classes by renowned guest artists, and is closely allied with other community music groups including the Santa Rosa Symphony and music teacher organizations such as MACCC, CAPMT, and MTAC.
The Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus (a 50- 70-voice mixed ensemble) and the Chamber Singers (a 16- to 32-voice mixed ensemble) are dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and performance of a cappella and accompanied choral literature from the Renaissance to the contemporary era. The choirs perform at least two on-campus concerts each year, perform regularly with the Santa Rosa Symphony, and tour annually.
Essential Functions
The Music Department is seeking an experienced choral/vocal instructor to fill this full-time tenure-track position.
The SRJC Director of Vocal Music oversees the entire vocal music program which includes directing two choirs, teaching courses in vocal diction and repertoire, and giving private vocal lessons through our Applied Music program. The Director works closely with the vocal programs at feeder high schools and at Sonoma State University. The Director also manages the choral music budgets and endowments, provides direction for vocal scholarships, and coordinates tours and travel for the choirs.
The Music Department offers courses on two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, as well as some online course offerings. While this assignment is for the Santa Rosa Campus, please note the district reserves the right of assignment to any location, and that assignments could involve any combination of day or evening classes with weekly office hours being mandatory. Instructors assume responsibility for maintaining currency in the field, for updating existing courses and developing new curricula (including courses that serve community needs, such as short, non-credit, or online courses), assisting in the assessment of student learning outcomes, participating in department activities and other college service such as committee work, managing laboratories, and participating in community outreach on behalf of the college. For faculty job duties, please go to the Article 17: Job Descriptions of the AFA Contract at http://www.afa-srjc.org/Contract/Articles/art17.pdf (Download PDF reader).
Minimum Qualifications
(Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed below for disciplines of interest, or they may file for an equivalency (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) in order to be considered).
Required:
Master's in Music
OR
Bachelor's in Music
AND
Master's in Humanities
OR the equivalent
Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the SRJC students.
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed above for disciplines of interest, or they must file for equivalency (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) in order to be considered. Candidates who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. For questions regarding the equivalency process, please contact Human Resources (Jamie Cook Jcook@santarosa.edu.) Please also see the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information.
Preferred:
- Experience directing choirs, particularly at the college level
- Familiarity with choral, art song, operatic, musical theater, and contemporary literature
- Fluency with and the ability to teach the International Phonetic Alphabet
- Ability to teach vocal diction in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish and other languages as necessary
- Ability to teach private vocal lessons
- Keyboard accompaniment skills
- Experience managing budgets, endowments, and grants
- Experience with recruiting and collaborating with feeder high schools and transfer institutions
Application Procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
In order to be given consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline:
- A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
- Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
- Current Resume.
Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:
- Curricula;
- Learning activities;
- Teaching/counseling practices;
- Educational Resources;
- Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
- Program Development
- If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.
- SRJC only accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a full list of accepted evaluation services, please see NACES.
- For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.
8. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Candidate Accommodations:
- Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee.
MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX
MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
PHONE: (707) 527-4954
EMAIL: Please contact Jamie Cook - jcook@santarosa.edu
The office is located in Bussman Hall Annex on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):
- In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
- Must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense);
- Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter);
- Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote only' assignments).
- Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX, Mandated Reporter.
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)
Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
Non Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
SRJC Strategic Plan
VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.
MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.
- We focus on student learning by preparing students for transfer; by providing responsive career and technical education; and by improving students' foundational skills.
- We provide a comprehensive range of student development programs and services that support student success and enrich student lives.
- We support the economic vitality, social equity and environmental stewardship of our region.
- We promote personal and professional growth and cultivate joy at work and in lifelong learning.
- We foster critical and reflective civic engagement and thoughtful participation in diverse local and global communities.
- We regularly assess, self-reflect, adapt, and continuously improve.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.
The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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