Music Instructor (full-time, tenure-track faculty) Job at Moraine Valley Communi

Job Title: Music Instructor (full-time, tenure-track faculty)

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Liberal Arts

Work Location: Main Campus

Responsibilities

Support the goals and mission of the college; provide quality instruction to students; and communicate with your department chair or administrator and contribute to the growth of a vibrant applied music studio through teaching, outreach, and participation in ensembles, concerts and events. Teaching duties will consist of a selection from a variety of discipline courses at the community college level, including Music Theory/Aural Skills curriculum; teaching applied lessons on a primary instrument, curriculum planning and assessment.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Music required (Music Performance, Music Theory or closely related Music field with 18 graduate hours in Music).
• Post-secondary/college level teaching experience (minimum of two or more years)
• Demonstrated professional experience in music field (performer, composer, or related)
• Familiarity with music technology (music notation software and digital audio workstations)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will maintain the highest standards for classroom instruction. Applies innovative teaching methods and demonstrates ability to work with students at all skill levels. Teaching duties will consist of preparing, instructing, and evaluating courses; seeking continuous improvement in teaching methodology and student-centered learning.

Preferred qualifications sought in addition to above requirements include:

• Experience teaching in a community college or undergraduate liberal arts setting.
• Experience with outreach, curriculum development and program assessment.
• Ability to teach applied lessons in woodwinds or brass (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of music technology, including music notation software and digital audio workstations such as (DAWs): Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or similar

Position Status: Full Time

Hours: To be determined. Faculty teach a minimum of 15 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Teaching and other duties may include evenings and weekends.

Salary/Wage: $58,623-$71,670 (Base Load is 15 ECH)

Hourly/Salary: Salaried

Benefits

Full-Time Faculty

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance, Optional life
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• MVCC Tuition waivers
• SURS Retirement plan
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Review of Applications Begins: 01/19/2026

Posting Number: FA00708P

Open Date: 12/22/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide all documentation and submit application through jobs.morainevalley.edu prior to the review date for best consideration. Please do not use a third party site. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position. Base salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please apply online and attach all required documents including unofficial transcripts— Please ensure the transcript is not security coded or a large file as this may result in an error.

For questions: hr@morainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704. Please note college winter break dates at morainevalley.edu