Assistant Professor of Music, Voice

JOB TITLE:                Assistant Professor of Music, Voice

CLASSIFICATION:    Faculty

DIVISION:                  Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT:          Music

LOCATION:                Lincoln University, PA

CAMPUS:                   Main Campus

FLSA STATUS:           Exempt

REPORTS TO:            Chair, Department of Music

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Professor of music beginning Fall 2023. The Department seeks a passionate musician and educator interested in working with students within the music major or minor and students taking elective courses.

The preferred candidate will have experience evaluating and proposing changes to music curriculum within a liberal arts institution. In conjunction with the curriculum coherency project initiated by President Brenda Allen, the chosen candidate will work with other faculty in the music program to update the current music major and minor. The new curriculum implementation will support student success through timely graduation, development of high impact practices and elimination of academic gaps or repetition.

The chosen candidate will teach and advise students within the music department. The primary function of this position is to provide excellent vocal instruction to all students, and it is imperative that the successful candidate maintain a regular presence on campus. This includes weekly voice lessons, voice-related courses and other assigned courses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will…

• Teach and/or oversee:
  • Private voice lessons
  • Other courses related to expertise
• Support and evaluate Music students performing in recitals, juries, and sophomore/ junior reviews
• Be a contributing member of departmental and university initiatives
• Advise and recruit students to the Music Program
• Maintain active professional engagement and research, which are required for promotion and tenure consideration.

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate or ABD with date for completion by start of appointment (Fall 2023)

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 or more years of university level teaching in a music program are preferred.
• Experience in assessment of curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Experience and interest in course development.
• Experience and interest in program revision.
• Proven communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring and motivating music majors and minors from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be dedicated to the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and be well acquainted with the music of Black composers.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with people from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Must be an excellent musician.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to support traditional and non-traditional students on a college campus as well as implement early intervention strategies that promote student success.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All applications should be submitted through the online portal. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants must submit the following:

• A letter of application
• A current curriculum vita
• Undergraduate & graduate transcripts (unofficial copies suffice for initial screening)
• A Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• A Research Statement
• Three current and relevant letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2022 and continue through December 1, 2022. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.