Faculty - Music
About The Position
The music faculty at Concordia University Irvine is seeking a full-time professor to bring unique expertise to an exemplary, large music department within a small, close-knit Christian university. An ideal colleague will demonstrate the shared department values of skilled teaching ability, expert musicianship, creative collaboration, and a steady commitment to Christian mentorship. Our priority is to find the best partner to join our team of professors. We have the largest opportunities in the following areas: Commercial Music (ensemble leader, music production classes, songwriting, music business) Music core classes (various theory, aural skills, and/or history classes) Choral Music (choral conductor, choral methods) Jazz (ensemble director, improvisation) Composition (orchestral, church, digital media, games, screen) Music Department administration Candidates must also be able to promote the mission, purpose, and objectives of Concordia University Irvine with a clear commitment to integrating their Christian faith into their teaching, relationships with students and colleagues, and engagement with prospective students and families. This is a full-time, in-person faculty position with rank and salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Review of application materials begins March 16 and continues until the position is funded and filled. Role: The position is a full-time, in-person faculty position that will require being on the Irvine Turtle Rock campus 4-5 days per week and comes with full rights as a full-time faculty member. The faculty will be expected to teach courses in the Music Department as assigned. They will be expected to support music events in person, as well as other programs on campus, including convocations and other requirements of full-time faculty with respect to service to the institution, the academy, as well as the church and community.
Requirements
- Candidates must also be able to promote the mission, purpose, and objectives of Concordia University Irvine with a clear commitment to integrating their Christian faith into their teaching, relationships with students and colleagues, and engagement with prospective students and families.
- A terminal degree (a graduate degree with aspirations toward a terminal degree is also favorable)
- Applicants should submit the following materials using the application on the Concordia HR website: 1-2 page letter of application, which should include: an overview of their area(s) of expertise an explanation of why, in particular, Concordia is a desired place of professional vocation how they would enhance the musical community at Concordia Curriculum vitae/music resume Transcript showing the highest earned degree optional: Video(s) showcasing performance or produced musical work Names of three professional references
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in the music industry, high school music classroom, and/or church music is desired.
- A successful track record of student recruiting or evidence of the ability to engage prospective students
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the Music Department as assigned.
- Support music events in person.
- Support other programs on campus, including convocations.
- Service to the institution, the academy, as well as the church and community.
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- Retirement plans with employer matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
