Instructor, Music/Choir Director

Instructor, Music/Choir Director

Salary

$45,590.00 - $94,363.00 Annually

Location

BISHOP - Main - 351 N. Broad Street, Mobile, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08696

College/Division

BISHOP-206170-Humanities

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Bishop State

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Bishop State Community College campus as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations. An instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Chair, Dean of Instruction, or the President or designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Knowledge of voice pedagogy and techniques, literature and voice methods, and commercial music production;
• Direct the Bishop State Community Choir and administrative tasks related to the choir.
• Demonstrate performing excellence in voice recitals, concerts, and other performances;
• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment;
• Ability to collaborate with local commercial music entities and four-year institutions to develop pathways for student and program growth.
• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends on any Bishop State Community College campus as assigned;
• Remain active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;
• Recommend instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Division Chairs, Librarian, etc;
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus and learning management system guidelines;
• Maintain substantial student engagement regarding course material and routine academic progress;
• Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records;
• Submit Failure to Report, Early Warning, Notification of Unofficial Withdrawal, and other documentation when appropriate;
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled and align with College approved Academic Calendar;
• Make suggestions to the Division Chair or department administration concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the college;
• Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes initiatives;
• Study and utilize students leaning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations;
• Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery;
• Assist with pre-registration and registration;
• Demonstrate a genuine concern for each student through student-instructor conferences and the full use of the faculty advisement system;
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students;
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students;
• Post and maintain office hours for student consultations;
• Strive for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the college;
• Refer students to student support departments as needed;
• Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by administrative leadership;
• Become thoroughly familiar with all college policies and procedures and comply with all college policies and procedures;
• Serve on and provide information to college communities as needed;
• Be actively involved in the activities of the college;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Departmental Chair, Division Administration/Vice President of Instructional Services and/or President.

Salary: ACCS Salary Schedule -D1

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Music or related field from an institution accredited by a federally recognized agency.
• Teaching experience in theory courses, music-voice, choral directing and related teaching fields.
• Experience coordinating college choirs and ensembles.
• Experience in vocal performance and coaching.

Preferred Requirements:

• Graduate course work in Music or related field from an institution accredited by a federally recognized agency.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Knowledge of a wide range of musical genres.
• Professional training in piano, musical composition, and commercial music recording.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Application Procedure:

Position announcements and employment applications are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/bishopstate? Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted.

Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment.

A completed application packet consists of:

• Completed Bishop State Community College employment application.
• Current resume
• Applicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.)

Application Deadline:

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $17.40 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Bishop State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Other Information:

The Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position. The Committee will select applicants for in-person interviews which may consist of question/answer session and /or skills assessments. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right not to fill the positions in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Bishop State Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College are required to travel among various work sites for both day and evening responsibilities and must provide their own mode of transportation. Bishop State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Systems Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bishop State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Bishop State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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