Description

Demonstrates quality of teaching, quality of research and scholarly activity, quality of professional, University, and community service, and professional conduct. Must have experience and credentials as outlined in academic unit guidelines for Assistant Professor, Practice.     

 The Faculty of Practice is a full-time non-tenure track (NTT) faculty member with practical experience in industry, business, medicine, government, law, and/or other professional fields. The primary purpose of such a position is to share real-world knowledge with students in a classroom or experiential setting in support of degree, certificate, and/or licensure programs.

Duties will include, but are not limited to,

•      Conduct Concert Choir and Chamber Choir, and other vocal ensembles as assigned.
•      Coordinate and direct all aspects of the choral music program, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Choral Literature,      Advanced Choral Conducting, and Advanced Choral Techniques as determined by the needs of the choral program.
•      Collaborate with applied voice and music education faculty in the maintenance and development of curriculum to fulfill NASM standards for all vocal students in the School of Music.
•      Actively engage in recruiting and retention of quality undergraduate and graduate students on campus and across the state and region.
•      Establish and maintain positive relationships with public and private school choral programs and community choral organizations in the state and region.
•      Additional duties will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and the needs of the School of Music.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

     Master of Music in Choral Conducting or a closely related field of study.

     Two (2) years of choral conducting experience at the university or secondary level, or commensurate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

     Evidence of outstanding professional experience as a choral conductor and educator.

     Evidence of competency in vocal pedagogy, keyboard skills, and musicianship to support students’ vocal and musical development.

     Evidence of successful recruiting and retention of undergraduate and graduate students.

     Evidence of collaboration and collegiality within a faculty environment.

     Evidence of successful work with public and/or private school choral programs and a positive rapport with the music community.

     Evidence of professional development through involvement in professional conferences, including state and/or national music education associations.

Application Instructions: Please include the following materials in PDF format:

1.     Cover Letter

2.     Curriculum Vitae

3.     Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required at time of appointment)

4.     3 - 5 references (name, title, phone number, and email address)

5.     Teaching Philosophy Statement

6.     Concert program from a recent performance you prepared and conducted, including a list of repertoire and program notes

7.     Links to unlisted YouTube videos of the following:

     A recent performance demonstrating contrasting musical styles (at least two but no more than four works) 10 – 15 minutes of rehearsal (unedited)