Position Number: 1.2.9.3. Date: April 30, 2024
Position Title: Faculty Member in Music. Rank Dependent upon Education and Experience
Department: Music Division: Fine Arts
Reports to: Vice President of Academic Administration
Grade: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Music faculty member candidate should have earned graduate degrees in Music or a cognate field. A doctoral degree is preferred. A master's degree is required. This position is accountable to the Vice President of Academic Administration. The position is full-time and does offer benefits, as specified in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks. The successful candidate will have responsibility for recruiting music students and teaching across the Music curriculum, with specific assignments in his/her area(s) of expertise. Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in a Southern Baptist church.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with Admissions Office personnel to recruit music majors Equip and accompany student music groups to minister in area churches or youth events Plan with other Fine Arts faculty to host a Fine Arts Day for recruitment Represent the biblical worldview, mission, vision, and core values of HLGU by one's statements, teaching, and deportment Respectful of the history, heritage, and values of HLGU Represent HLGU well, both on and off campus Actively recruit students to the music dept., both majors and non-majors Maintain relationships with local and state music educators Prepare and teach various Music courses, based on qualifications Grade and return exams and homework in a timely fashion Stay current in teaching field, textbooks, and instructional resources Assist in evaluating, planning, and revising curriculum in response to changing cultural and vocational needs Start each class on time and fill the scheduled time with appropriate content and procedures Seek Academic Office approval before changing class dates or for any class cancellations Report all missed or cancelled class times or office hours to the Academic Office Advise students in the major field of study Implement and manage procedures to insure records and student information is properly handled Track student attendance on the campus software system Submit grades on the campus software system by deadlines set in the Registrar's Office Communicate through the official campus email system which is encrypted to meet federal guidelines for student privacy rights (FERPA) Submit textbook orders on the software system Follow all HLGU institutional and instructional policies and procedures Sign and return contracts by the deadline Submit syllabi, semester schedules, final grades, professional development plans and reports, performance evaluations, etc., on time Track relevant student data for Student Learning Improvement Assessment as required by department plans Participate in departmental cycle for Academic Department Review (ADR) and all other Accreditation Reaffirmation self-study efforts Seek Academic Office approval before engaging guest speakers or planning field trips Requisition and gain approval before purchasing equipment or supplies Contact the Academic Office concerning student issues that may lead to disciplinary action Contact the Vice President for Academic Administration concerning academic dishonesty Follow all other institutional and instructional policies and procedures as established and as will be, from time to time, developed Attend faculty and department meetings, workshops and in-service training Participate in performance evaluations and activities Assist in scheduling semester or term classes Represent the department as necessary to outside constituents like prospective students Participate in planning and implementing annual enrollment goals Fulfill the 40-clock-hour per week responsibility of fulltime employment during normal class weeks Fulfill assigned non-departmental campus responsibilities which includes a minimum of one campus committee Supervisory Roles may include student assistants, a committee, or an assigned student club responsibility. DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS
This position answers ultimately to the university President, but is accountable to the division chair, and
the Vice President for Academic Administration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of word processing, email programs, spreadsheets, and databases Ability to learn to use aspects of HLGU's current Electronic Records Program (ERP) and Learning Management System (LMS), especially the Faculty Portal Moderate lifting and moving of equipment are contemplated for this job Must have values consistent with the mission and purpose of Hannibal-LaGrange University Sign and abide by standards of employment on the application and in the Employee Handbook EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING A PhD or other academic-level doctoral degree in the academic content area is preferred. A master's degree in the academic content area is required Vocational experience preferred. Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals. Founded in 1858, Hannibal-LaGrange University is a four-year Christian university located in Hannibal, Missouri, just 100 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. The mission of Hannibal-LaGrange University is to provide an excellent education in both liberal arts and professional disciplines in a distinctively Christian environment that integrates Christian faith and learning in preparing graduates for personal and career effectiveness.
In addition to articulating interest and qualifications, cover letters should highlight the candidate's commitment to Jesus Christ, his/her understanding of teaching as a Christian vocation, and articulate an understanding of the integration of Christianity and his/her discipline.
For any questions regarding the position, contact Human Resources at , or via email at . Hannibal-LaGrange University seeks to employ qualified individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability, who can function effectively within the University's mission and purposes.
