Instructor of Music-Choral

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Instructor of Music-Choral

Department

School of Fine Arts

Appointment

9 Months

Tenure Status

Non Tenure Track

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

The Missouri Western State University School of Fine Arts is seeking an Instructor in Music-Choral to begin in August 2023 . Successful candidates for this position will hold a Master’s degree in vocal/choral music education (or related field) and possess a record of successful K-12 teaching experience. This is a one-year non-tenure-track appointment with a possibility for renewal.

The preferred candidate will teach the following courses: choral ensembles, choral conducting, secondary methods, song and choral literature, student teacher observations, and other courses as determined by the department and strengths of the candidate. The ideal candidate for this position prioritizes dynamic instructional environments that promote positive, interactive, and inclusive learning experiences for all students.

Essential Job Duties

Duties for this full-time instructor position include activities focused on instruction and learning, as well as the assessment and student support in choral music programming.

Expectations of the successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Responsibilities include administering choral music programming
• Directing choral music education program
• Advising students, and recruiting and retaining students
• Participation in and support of student retention and success initiatives
• Responsiveness to student communications
• Use and maintenance of Canvas for each course and section
• Timely feedback and assessment of student assignments
• Presence on campus and availability including but not limited to teaching and office hours.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in vocal/choral music education (or related field)
• Possesses a record of successful K-12 teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in music education (or related field) and
• A record of successful teaching experience at K-12 and collegiate level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

As Missouri’s designated applied learning institution, we seek a candidate who is both collaborative and service oriented, and who demonstrates a strong commitment to building real-world active-learning environments.

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

University

Designated as the State of Missouri’s applied learning institution, Missouri Western State University is a public open-access institution located in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a beautiful 744-acre campus approximately 35 minutes north of the Kansas City International Airport. With 4,500 plus graduate and undergraduate students and over 29,000 alumni, Missouri Western is designated as a First-Gen Forward campus dedicated to academic innovation, regional and community partnerships, and a student-centered experience.


Missouri Western State University is an active participant in the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and region it serves, and the campus’ distinctive focus on applied learning and research is a hallmark of its innovative teaching and learning environment. Missouri Western seeks to build an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and women to apply for this position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F015P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/21/2023

Open Date

05/11/2023

Priority Deadline

06/09/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with preference given to candidates submitting materials by June 9th. This position targets a start date of August 2023.