Ethnomusicology Instructor - Tenure Track



Ethnomusicology Instructor - Tenure Track

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA

Job Type

Tenure Track Faculty

Job Number

17f-004

Department

Instruction

Division

Fine Arts

Opening Date

02/09/2017

Closing Date

3/17/2017 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Summary

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw.  Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students who are speakers of English as a second language and Continuing Education students.  Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinos/as, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.


Green River College seeks an Instructor of Ethnomusicology to teach music appreciation courses which may include: Music in World Culture, History of Jazz, American Popular Music or Classical Music.  The successful candidate will also develop a performing ensemble which may be an ethnic drumming class or guitar seminar.  The candidate will also create curriculum for new courses in the music department directly related to their specialty in Ethnomusicology.   We seek an instructor who embraces the community and technical college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.
 

Position Responsibilities

  • Teach music appreciation courses.
  • Create new curriculum and teach courses focused on their field of study.
  • Create a performance-based class in ethnic drumming or guitar.
  • Advise students, serve on committees and perform other duties as outlined in the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
  • Participate in college and division professional activities.
  • Maintain strong collegial and collaborative relationships within the Music Department, the Fine Arts Division, and the Green River College campus community.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

  • Master's Degree in Ethnomusicology or the Anthropology of Music.
  • Experience teaching college-level music classes.
  • Experience as a performing drummer or guitar player.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
  • Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • PhD or equivalent in Ethnomusicology or the Anthropology of Music.
  • Two years' experience (part-time or full-time) successfully teaching Music in World Culture, History of Jazz, American Popular Music or Classical Music courses at the college level as the instructor of record.
  • Participation in professional organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience, expertise, cultural competencies, and commitment to equity in working with students, communities, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and identities.
  • Demonstrated experience with underrepresented and underserved communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, social class, ability/disability, religion, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.


 

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time tenure track position beginning Fall 2017, continuing with annual nine month contracts. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience and applicable work experience.  GRC is an agency shop.


Salary Placement:
Base Salary


In addition to the base salary, a premium for your degree or vocational certificate is included in the contract each year.

Premium Pay




APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
 

  • Cover letter specifically and clearly addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications
  • CV/Resume
  • Copies of transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees and all relevant coursework (originals required upon hire)
 
At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, three paid personal days, sick days and professional leave. Other fringe benefits include a tuition waiver program,  in-service training, faculty development program, faculty excellence awards, convenient daycare and on-campus fitness center.
 
Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board.

 

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In a maximum of 300 words: How do you believe you would contribute to Green River's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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Agency
Green River College
Address
12401 SE 320th Street

Auburn, Washington, 98092