Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities
- Employer
- University of Central Missouri
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 12, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Music, Other Arts, Performing Arts, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Position Information
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities
Department
220610-Music
Pay Rate
Per faculty salary model
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Position Number
998361
Classification
Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Located within the School of Visual and Performing Arts, the Division of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and the Master of Arts degrees. We are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the North Central Association, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. We share a long and storied history of providing strong music foundations to our graduates. Additionally, the administration encourages and supports faculty in their innovative thinking and collaboration to produce future-focused musicians who will serve and lead the profession upon graduation. With 19 full-time and 16 part-time faculty, including several Artists-in-Residence from the Kansas City Symphony, and approximately 200 music majors, the Division of Music at UCM is the third-largest in Missouri and the state’s first All-Steinway School. For more information, please visit UCMmusic.com
The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Music enjoys ample teaching and rehearsal space and includes a 385-seat recital hall and a 1300-seat concert hall on the Warrensburg campus. Recently-approved renovations to our facilities include a significant upgrade to the music technology studios allowing for state-of-the-art recording capabilities and collaborative projects across the School of Visual and Performing Arts and the university at large. Access to our Missouri Innovation Campus (Lee’s Summit, MO) allows for unique outreach and professional opportunities, and the cultural hub of downtown Kansas City is less than one hour away,
UCM’s 1,561-acre campus is located in Warrensburg, MO, a community of approximately 20,000 residents 50 miles southeast of Kansas City. Nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in more than 150 programs of study. Student life is varied and vibrant with 200 student organizations, strong intramural and club sports, championship NCAA Division II athletics, 22 Greek organizations, and ample residence halls. The arts are particularly strong, with the School of Visual and Performing Arts bringing together the Divisions of Theatre & Dance, Art & Design, and Music. All arts programs at UCM are nationally accredited through NASM, NAST, NASAD, and CIDA .
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at http://jobs.ucmo.edu for position #998361. Include in the online application the following:
1. Cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position 2. Current curriculum vitae including a list of references 3. Supplemental document including links to video of the applicant
conducting a choral ensemble in both performance and rehearsal
(different ensembles and different works are acceptable) 4. Unofficial transcript from the school most recently attended
Screening will begin on Nov. 11, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.
Please direct questions about the search to Dr. Stella Roden, Chair, Choral Search Committee: sroden@ucmo.edų.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Working hours:
Professional Faculty Hours
Bargaining Unit
No
Work Location
Warrensburg Campus
Posting Date
10/12/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Position Purpose
Conduct premiere large choral ensemble, Concert Choir, and vocal chamber ensembles when appropriate; develop outreach and recruiting activities that will expand the choral program; teach graduate and undergraduate courses in choral conducting and music education; administer choral program, and assist in supervision of student teachers. Other duties may be assigned to meet departmental needs according to the candidate’s areas of strength.
Education & Formal Training
Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
Other Education & Formal Training
Doctorate in music preferred; A.B.D. required. A.B.D. candidates, if selected, are required to complete the terminal degree within two (2) years of appointment date.
Computer Skills
Experience
Demonstrated achievement at a high level of artistry as a choral conductor, evidence of successful teaching of choral music, and strong administrative skills required.
Vocal performance ability, keyboard skills, and applied teaching experience are desirable.
Preference given to candidates with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in K-12 music
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Maintain confidentiality
Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Physical & Environmental Factors:
Special Working Conditions:
Ability to Keyboard
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities
Department
220610-Music
Pay Rate
Per faculty salary model
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Position Number
998361
Classification
Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Located within the School of Visual and Performing Arts, the Division of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and the Master of Arts degrees. We are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the North Central Association, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. We share a long and storied history of providing strong music foundations to our graduates. Additionally, the administration encourages and supports faculty in their innovative thinking and collaboration to produce future-focused musicians who will serve and lead the profession upon graduation. With 19 full-time and 16 part-time faculty, including several Artists-in-Residence from the Kansas City Symphony, and approximately 200 music majors, the Division of Music at UCM is the third-largest in Missouri and the state’s first All-Steinway School. For more information, please visit UCMmusic.com
The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Music enjoys ample teaching and rehearsal space and includes a 385-seat recital hall and a 1300-seat concert hall on the Warrensburg campus. Recently-approved renovations to our facilities include a significant upgrade to the music technology studios allowing for state-of-the-art recording capabilities and collaborative projects across the School of Visual and Performing Arts and the university at large. Access to our Missouri Innovation Campus (Lee’s Summit, MO) allows for unique outreach and professional opportunities, and the cultural hub of downtown Kansas City is less than one hour away,
UCM’s 1,561-acre campus is located in Warrensburg, MO, a community of approximately 20,000 residents 50 miles southeast of Kansas City. Nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in more than 150 programs of study. Student life is varied and vibrant with 200 student organizations, strong intramural and club sports, championship NCAA Division II athletics, 22 Greek organizations, and ample residence halls. The arts are particularly strong, with the School of Visual and Performing Arts bringing together the Divisions of Theatre & Dance, Art & Design, and Music. All arts programs at UCM are nationally accredited through NASM, NAST, NASAD, and CIDA .
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at http://jobs.ucmo.edu for position #998361. Include in the online application the following:
1. Cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position 2. Current curriculum vitae including a list of references 3. Supplemental document including links to video of the applicant
conducting a choral ensemble in both performance and rehearsal
(different ensembles and different works are acceptable) 4. Unofficial transcript from the school most recently attended
Screening will begin on Nov. 11, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.
Please direct questions about the search to Dr. Stella Roden, Chair, Choral Search Committee: sroden@ucmo.edų.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Working hours:
Professional Faculty Hours
Bargaining Unit
No
Work Location
Warrensburg Campus
Posting Date
10/12/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Position Purpose
Conduct premiere large choral ensemble, Concert Choir, and vocal chamber ensembles when appropriate; develop outreach and recruiting activities that will expand the choral program; teach graduate and undergraduate courses in choral conducting and music education; administer choral program, and assist in supervision of student teachers. Other duties may be assigned to meet departmental needs according to the candidate’s areas of strength.
Education & Formal Training
Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
Other Education & Formal Training
Doctorate in music preferred; A.B.D. required. A.B.D. candidates, if selected, are required to complete the terminal degree within two (2) years of appointment date.
Computer Skills
Experience
Demonstrated achievement at a high level of artistry as a choral conductor, evidence of successful teaching of choral music, and strong administrative skills required.
Vocal performance ability, keyboard skills, and applied teaching experience are desirable.
Preference given to candidates with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in K-12 music
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Maintain confidentiality
Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Physical & Environmental Factors:
Special Working Conditions:
Ability to Keyboard
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you understand that the university requires a background
check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected
candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Publications/Portfolio
- Transcripts
- Vitae
Company
The University of Central Missouri is an innovative school that offers a high-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country.
The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.
The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything.
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