Assistant Professor Rhetoric Composition Jobs in Texas

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00550
Division (Department): Instruction & Student Engagement
Department (Division): Arts & Sciences
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:
Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.
Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received
****POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****
START DATE: Fall 2026
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Teach courses in commercial music such as Applied Lessons, Theory, Songwriting, Sight-Singing and Ear Training, Arranging and Composition, and American MusicMay also include directing a commercial performing ensemble such as Jazz, Rock, Country, Contemporary Christian or Improvisation Ensembles, or teaching Music Business courses, such as Survey of Music Business, Concert Promotion, Venue and Talent Management, Music Marketing, or Music Publishing). Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: active recruiting of Music Industry majors, performing in faculty ensemble, attending all departmental concerts both on and off campus, maintaining office hours, serving on college committees, promoting and supporting the department's mission and goals, participating in professional development and faculty evaluations, and working across departments to develop student communication and problem-solving skills. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include face-to-face and non-traditional modalities or time frames, such as evening, weekend, dual credit, blended, and/or online courses. This position reports to the Division Chair, Visual & Performing Arts.
NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.
THE DEPARTMENT:
Music facilities consist of a 330-seat and a 100-seat performance hall, plus a 550-seat, outdoor amphitheater (Bosque River Stage), 14 practice rooms, a state-of-the-art digital recording studio, as well as faculty offices/studios and classrooms with up-to-date technology. The department is housed in the Ball Performing Arts Center and the Music and Theatre Arts Building. There are currently 6 full-time and 3 adjunct instructors in the Music Industry Careers Department. In addition to an active on campus concert schedule, Music Industry Careers faculty and ensembles perform throughout the Central Texas area. McLennan Community College is an All Steinway School.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:
Knowledge of: 1. All forms of Commercial or Popular Music such as Rock, Jazz, Country, Hip-Hop; 2. Current trends in professional and educational commercial music performance; 3. Teaching to various learning styles; 4. Compositional and Arranging techniques; 5. Current practices and trends in Music Business; 6. ADA standards as they apply to instruction; Ability to: 7. Teach applied lessons, music theory, aural skills utilizing techniques of jazz and blues improvisation; 8. Collaborate in recruitment/retention of Music Industry Careers students; 9. Perform solo and collaboratively with faculty; 10. Develop working relationships with area music teachers and music industry professionals; 11. Use appropriate office and classroom technology including Dorico Notation software, Reason Sequencing, and Musescore; 12. Work collaboratively within and across departmental lines; 13. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 14. Provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips, e.g. for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Music or Commercial Music from an accredited college or university
Experience: Professional performance andteaching experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's Degree in Music or Commercial Music from an accredited college or university
Experience: Teaching experience at a college or university
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to perform solo and collaboratively, and present an applied studio keyboard and classroom teaching demonstration. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit .
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)
• Electronic Portfolio: Solo or Ensemble Performance, and/or Lesson Recording
• Copies of College Transcripts

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McLennan Community College offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.