Assistant Professor 9 Mo Location Jonesboro, AR : Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs) Type of Employment: Faculty # of openings: 1 Location: ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Closing: 2/28/24 Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary: Arkansas State University (A-State) is recruiting applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Education/Associate Director of Choral Activities beginning August 1, 2024 A-State seeks a visionary musician and educator who will join a music department recognized throughout the region for artistic excellence and student success. The Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Education/Associate Director of Choral Activities is expected to be an outstanding leader, music educator, and conductor for undergraduate and graduate level music students as well as be a visible resource to the choral education community in the Mid-South and beyond
Duties & Responsibilities: Teach courses in undergraduate and graduate music education Assist the Director of Choral Activities including conducting at least one choir a semester Supervise music education majors during their student internship in the elementary and secondary schools Recruiting and retaining students to the A-State choral program and for the Bachelor of Vocal Music Education degree as well as sharing in advisement duties of vocal music education majors Pursue an active creative scholarly agenda consistent with that of a Carnegie R2 institution, and participate fully in the responsibilities of faculty membership (student advisement, curriculum development, service activities) Additional duties may be assigned based on the strengths of the selected applicant and needs of the department Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience working collaboratively with secondary school choir programs and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups associated with a major university choral program including students, faculty, university administration, alumni, and community members. Evidence of ongoing creative, performing, or research activities is also required.
General Days/Hours: The Assistant Professor Vocal Music Education/ Associate Director of Choral Activities will be expected to have regular and reliable attendance Monday-Friday during the school day (8am-5pm) to teach courses, hold office hours, and participate fully in departmental, collegiate, and university activities. Additional hours outside of the school day are expected as needed for items that include but are not limited to concerts, recruiting, and outreach.
Other: Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date Located in Jonesboro, AR, a growing city of 70,000 residents, A-State maintains a reputation for high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs as well as a strong commitment to the community and region. A-State is committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment. For additional background information contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Ryan Sullivan, Director of Choral Activities & Vocal Studies Coordinator, A-State Department of Music, P.O. Box 779, State University, AR 72467. Phone: . Email: Application deadline: Review of applications will begin after the position has closed. Please note that all position postings close at 12:00 am CST on the position closing date. Applications for this position must be received electronically via our Taleo Career Center. Applicants should upload the following with their online application: 1) cover letter addressing qualifications 2) curriculum vitae 3) names with contact information of five professional references 4) a PDF that contains web links (YouTube, Dropbox, etc.) to at least 20 minutes of video recordings by the applicant (recordings should be at least 8 minutes of rehearsal footage and at least 8 minutes of concert footage) 5) a one-page philosophy of music education 6) unofficial copies of all collegiate transcripts Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate/University level teaching
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Doctoral Degree in music or similar field or equivalent experience Secondary, elementary, and/or collegiate/university school teaching experience
