Assistant Professor, Music

University of Northwestern - St. Paul•Minnesota, MN

2d•$58,956 - $61,400•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides excellence in teaching by advancing Northwestern’s mission and strategic goals through undergraduate instruction in the Department of Music & Theatre. Responsibilities include coordinating vocal studies and teaching applied voice and related coursework, student advising, and supervision of senior projects and degree recitals to promote student success and career readiness. The role also contributes to recruitment and retention efforts and curriculum design, integrates technology into instruction, participates in service activities, and maintains professional expertise through ongoing development.

Requirements

Terminal degree in vocal performance, vocal pedagogy, or a closely related music field. ABD and Artist Diploma will receive consideration.
Demonstrated professional activity in the community
Desire to engage in performance and/or scholarship, including the integration of profession and Christianity
Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community
All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching at the post-secondary level
Expertise in both opera and musical theatre

Responsibilities

Teach a range of undergraduate courses integrating faith and learning across all assigned instructional formats. Includes planning and preparing courses with clearly articulated syllabi, effective use of the learning management system, and appropriate assessment, grading, and evaluation of student learning. Courses may include private voice lessons, vocal pedagogy, diction for singers, opera workshop, musical theatre workshop, and/or other areas of expertise and departmental need.
Provide leadership and coordination for the vocal area, including adjunct voice faculty and the Collaborative Piano Coordinator; oversee auditions, juries, and music scholarships; and collaborate with choral and theatre programs.
Contribute to curriculum design, course development, and assessment efforts in support of continuous program improvement and alignment across department degrees.
Advise and mentor assigned students, supporting their academic progress, career readiness, and professional development, including supervision of internships and experiential learning as appropriate.
Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly or practitioner activity to remain current in applied discipline and effective postsecondary teaching practices.
Collaborate with department leadership to build and sustain relationships with off-campus partners to support internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities for students.
Contribute to the academic community through service on department and university committees, participation in student recruitment and retention initiatives, and support of institutional events and priorities.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.