Assistant Professor of Music (Orchestra Conductor and Director of Instrumental Music)

Employer: Pepperdine University
Location: Malibu, California
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Date posted: Aug 19, 2024

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Arts, Music, Other Arts, Performing Arts
Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Private Four-Year Institutions

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The Fine Arts Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University seeks a dynamic faculty member with a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and excellent teaching and recruiting skills to serve as an Assistant Professor of Music (Orchestra Conductor and Director of Instrumental Music). The successful candidate will hold a PhD, DMA, or DM with a relevant combination of experience and training. This is a tenure-track position, beginning August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct the University’s Symphony Orchestra, as well as conduct the annual musical and/or opera, depending on the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate will help administrate the overall instrumental music programs and may also teach advanced undergraduate courses in the instructor’s area(s) of specialization with consideration for departmental needs.

Applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College and provide a thoughtful reflection on their willingness to support the mission in their application materials. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty and who are committed to supporting an inclusive educational environment.

The salary for this appointment will range from $87,795 to $93,909 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply]. Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Please address any inquiries regarding the position to:

Keith Colclough, DMA (keith.colclough@pepperdine.edu)
Associate Professor of Voice & Director of Opera
Fine Arts Division, Seaver College
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

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Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Pepperdine's Seaver College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with approximately 3,550 students. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Pepperdine pursues the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine reserves the right to seek, hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists. It is the intent of the University to create and promote a diverse work force consistent with its stated goals and mission.

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