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                                      Music Tenure Track Faculty

 

SALARY: $88,536.91 - $89,988.74


 

LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington


 

FIRST CONSIDERATION: March 23, 2026, 5PM PST

DESCRIPTION: Edmonds College is seeking a Music Tenure Track Faculty member. 

The Music Department invites applications for a Choral Director to lead a vibrant, student-centered choral program encompassing classical, contemporary, and vocal jazz repertoire. The successful candidate will conduct multiple ensembles, teach related coursework, and actively recruit and mentor community college students

As a Music Department Faculty Member, you will be responsible for teaching and providing leadership in various Music courses. Your core course load will consist of:

  • Music 147148/149/247/248/249: Symphonic Choir
  • Music 171/172/173/271/272/273: Soundsation Vocal Jazz Choir

Additional load may include but not be limited to:

  • Music 101: Music Fundamentals
  • Music 107: Survey of Jazz History
  • Music 114/115/116/214/215/216: Class Piano
  • Music 117/118/119/217/218/219: Class Voice
  • Music 138A/238A: Jazz Chamber Ensemble
  • Music 138B/238B: Voice Chamber Ensemble
  • Music 150A/250A: Applied Music Piano
  • Music 150B/250B: Applied Music Voice
  • Music 150G: Applied Music Composition
  • Music 155: Special Topics in Music
  • Music 160/161/162/260/261/262: Jazz Workshop
  • Department Head/Admin Duties


 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing curriculum, preparing teaching materials, developing and assessing learning outcomes to evaluate student work, assigning grades, maintaining required records, providing academic advising, and consulting with students. Candidates should be able to draw experience from both jazz and classical professional activities. Non-curriculum work may include: department head duties; participating in achieving the college’s mission and goals; upholding the college’s values; college governance via department and division work; committee assignments; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance training); and personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early-morning, late-afternoon, evening, weekend, or online classes.  

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Direct the college’s concert choir and vocal jazz ensemble, including preparation of literature, rehearsal planning, and performance coordination.
  • Program concerts that showcase diverse musical traditions and a range of jazz and classical styles.
  • Coordinate choral-related activities such as on-campus concerts, community performances, festivals, and guest artist workshops or masterclasses.
  • Engage in active recruitment, including clinic visits to local high schools, hosting choral/jazz festivals, and leveraging digital platforms for outreach.
  • Advise and mentor vocal music students in their academic pathways and transfer goals in collaboration with departmental advising structures.


 

This is a tenure-track position reporting to the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and has an anticipated start date in September 2026; and will have a 9-month service period.

For information on how to apply, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents below. Applications received by March 23, 2026 at 5PM PST will receive priority consideration.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Expertise in the Field

Demonstrate subject matter expertise, technological competency, and utilization of evidence-based teaching practices that actively engage all students in the learning process regardless of class modality. 

Cultural Competency

Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student belonging and engagement by employing a curriculum that promotes cross-cultural connection and commitment to reflection, training, and collaboration to improve teaching.

Commitment to Access and Educational Success for All

Demonstrated experience providing access and educational success for all students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in Music, Choral Conducting, Jazz Studies, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
  • Documented success directing choral ensembles at the secondary, collegiate, or community level, including both classical and vocal jazz styles (video examples of work in both styles may be requested by the committee)
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students with varying levels of musical preparation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience teaching in a community college or open-access environment
  • ​Experience building and growing choral programs through recruitment, partnerships, and community engagement
  • Keyboard skills sufficient to support rehearsals and sectionals
  • Familiarity with regional choral and jazz educational and performance communities

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

This is not a remote position; the successful candidate will be expected to be on campus. Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and can require standing or sitting for extended periods. Faculty members are required to use computers and other technologies in the work environment.

COMPENSATION:   

The salary is based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education. The current range is $88,536.91 - $89,988.74 annually for a 172-day appointment, with contractually guided increases to $107,394.12. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
  • Criminal background check.  Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  • For education and degrees completed outside of the United States, an independent evaluation approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is needed before the hiring process will be completed. 
  • All new positions are contingent upon funding.
  • At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
  • Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

 APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All applicants must apply online.  No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.  Your online application must include the following to be complete:


 

  • Current résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
  • Names and contact information for three professional references (please include both an email and a phone number).
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) - Scan and attach them to your online application. 
  • Upon successful advancement to second round interviews, candidates will submit a portfolio of video recordings exhibiting their work in rehearsals and performances


 

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities  please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community.  It serves about 18,000 students annually, including more than 800 international students from more than 55 countries. The college offers nearly 66 associate degrees and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; kathy.smith@edmonds.edu, 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.