Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Instrumental Music

Monmouth College, a selective, private, residential liberal arts college in Illinois, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Music as Assistant Professor and Director of Instrumental Activities, to begin August 2022.

The successful candidate will direct the Monmouth Wind Ensemble and Concert Band and will take an active role in the department’s instrumental recruiting activities. Teaching responsibilities will depend on the candidate’s areas of interest and expertise and might include teaching applied lessons, music education courses, a course in orchestration and arranging, courses in the college’s General Education curriculum such as Music and Global Cultures or the History of American Music, or directing the Monmouth Jazz Band.

Required: Ph.D., D.M.A., or other appropriate terminal degree is required for a tenure-track appointment and rank as assistant professor. Preference will be given to candidates with substantial professional experience in wind ensemble direction. A commitment to the liberal arts and an appreciation for the small college learning environment is essential. The candidate should excel at working collaboratively and collegially with others. 

Located in the welcoming community of Monmouth, Illinois, the college is a member of the prestigious Associated Colleges of the Midwest. Recently undergoing a three-year, Mellon grant-funded self-study and revision of its General Education curriculum, the college is now prepared to move confidently forward as an innovator among liberal arts colleges. Monmouth is ranked 70th out of 240 schools in the “National Universities – Liberal Arts” category by Washington Monthly and was recognized in the top 5% of U.S. Colleges by College Factual for colleges that provide value for students. The College’s mission statement can be found here: https://ou.monmouthcollege.edu/about/mission-statement.aspx

The Music Department offers a B.A. in Music as well as in Music Education and serves many non-majors in its ensembles and General Education classes.

Send letter of application, a detailed CV, three letters of reference, and links to 15-20 minutes of videos of conducting band rehearsals and performances by November 30, 2021 to facultysearch@monmouthcollege.edu.

EOE/Nondiscrimination Statement

Monmouth College is committed to diversity, is particularly interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of our community through teaching and service, and encourages applications from women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups.

Monmouth College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, military service, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other factors as prohibited by law.

Monmouth College admits students of any race, religion, color, sex, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to Monmouth students.

Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator identified below.  The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to Title IX and this policy.

Michelle Merritt
Title IX Coordinator
Associate Dean of Students
Room 126 Poling Hall (main level)
(309) 457-2114
mmerritt@monmouthcollege.edu

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Telephone: (312)730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov