Assistant Professor-Music Education

Dallas Baptist University • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor will serve as Head of the Music Education Division and Program Director for the online master’s degree. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position based on the main campus at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas. Application screening begins in November and continues until the position is filled.

The position involves managing and/or teaching courses in the music education degree program, which may include Elementary Methods I, Elementary Methods II, Secondary Methods, and online master’s courses. Depending on the candidate’s credentials and experience, other coursework may also be assigned. Additional duties include recruiting and advising students and providing service to the department and university.

As a Christian university, DBU expects full-time faculty to be committed Christians and members of a church. The successful candidate must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and comply with the University Commitment of Faith, including its core convictions, church membership expectations, Christian Code of Conduct, Baptist heritage, and Statement of Human Sexuality. Faculty must also comply with applicable university policies, procedures, rules, and standards of conduct.

Applicants should provide a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.

Requirements

• Hold at least a doctoral degree in music or music education.
• Have experience teaching in K-12 school environments.
• Be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and remain in compliance with the University Commitment of Faith.
• Be an active member of a local church that adheres to DBU Core Convictions.
• Conduct personal life in accordance with the Christian Code of Conduct, respect and honor DBU’s Baptist heritage, and uphold DBU’s Statement of Human Sexuality.
• Submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references.

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate-level teaching experience in music education or other areas of music.
• Choral education experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Head of the Music Education Division.
• Serve as Program Director for the online master’s degree.
• Manage and/or teach courses in the music education degree program, including courses such as Elementary Methods I, Elementary Methods II, Secondary Methods, and online master’s courses.
• Recruit and advise students.
• Provide service to the department and university.
• Comply with applicable university policies, procedures, rules, and standards of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree