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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Choral Activities)

Whitworth University Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Whitworth University is a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church, seeking an Assistant Professor of Music to direct choral activities. The role involves conducting choirs, coordinating the choral program, teaching, and engaging with the community through performances and educational initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Conduct Whitworth Choir and one additional choral ensemble depending on interest and department needs; coordinate the overall choral program, including the annual Christmas Festival Concert (in collaboration with colleagues); work with other choral and vocal faculty in recruitment and curriculum planning; teach in a secondary area depending on expertise and departmental needs; establish and maintain positive relationships with regional music educators

Occasionally, expanded activities such as being a guest conductor or a clinician for choral rehearsals and performances, a lecturer for masterclasses, and an adjudicator for choral competitions which will be performed at third-party venues, etc., as directed by the University

Possibility of developing new courses that contribute to the university’s innovative, interdisciplinary Shared Curriculum

Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance, professional and research activities, attending state, regional, and national professional association meetings; attending faculty assemblies, development days, and retreats, serving on committees, and advising

Some evening appointments + weekend events may be involved

Little domestic travel may be involved

Qualification

D.M.A. in Musical ArtsTeaching music experienceResearch potentialChristian faith commitmentCurriculum planning

Required

D.M.A. (or ABD) in Musical Arts or related field

1 yr related teaching music or choir activities experience

Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching

A personal commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith and learning

Strong potential for an ongoing stream of research in the candidate's area of specialization

A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church