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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC (Director of Jazz Studies) TENURE TRACK

Employer
Whitworth University
Location
Washington, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Nov 8, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Arts, Music
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC (Director of Jazz Studies)
TENURE TRACK

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Whitworth’s Department of Music invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Jazz Studies), tenure track.

Since 1890, Whitworth University, a private, residential, comprehensive, master’s-level, liberal-arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian church, has held fast to its founding mission to provide its students an education of mind and heart characterized by rigorous and open intellectual inquiry and the integration of Christian faith and learning. Anchored in the Reformed tradition and enriched throughout its history by strong evangelical and ecumenical currents, Whitworth's mission is carried out by a diverse community of dedicated Christian scholars and staff members who are called to a variety of vocations to serve and support students. Whitworth believes the best learning occurs in the context of relationship – inside and outside of the classroom – where professors and staff members alike invest in the lives of students. Whitworth is committed to modeling the highest standards of integrity and fairness and being a trusted and valued member of the community.

The Department of Music, housed in the recently renovated and expanded Cowles Music Center, offers both the Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Degrees. The department has nine full-time faculty, two full-time lecturers, and over thirty part-time instructors, with approximately 100 music majors as well as many non-majors in elective courses, lessons, and ensembles. The music programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The music department serves the Spokane community by performing nearly 100 recitals and concerts each year on campus, in schools and churches, and at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.

The Whitworth Jazz Program has been widely recognized as one of the top university jazz programs in the country.  Each year the Whitworth Jazz Ensemble performs with internationally recognized artists, and past guest artists have included Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny, and Maria Schneider. The Whitworth Jazz Ensemble has appeared at national, regional, and state conferences and festivals, and tours both nationally and internationally. Recent tours have included Italy, Cuba, Brazil, New Orleans, and New York.

STARTING DATE: July 1, 2022

PRIMARY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct the Whitworth Jazz Ensemble; coordinate overall jazz program, including the annual Jazz Guest Artist Concert; coordination of jazz adjunct faculty and recruitment of music students and curriculum planning; teach in a secondary area depending on expertise and departmental needs; establish and maintain positive relationships with regional music educators

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possibility of developing new courses that contribute to the university’s innovative, interdisciplinary Shared Curriculum. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance, professional and research activities, attending state, regional and national professional association meetings; attending faculty assemblies, development days, and retreat, serving on committees, and advising.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching (demonstrated effectiveness preferred)
  • A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning
  • An on-going stream of scholarship in the candidate’s area of specialization (this includes traditional published scholarship, but can also include music composition and performance)
  • Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives
  • A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MM in Jazz, DMA or ABD, or professional equivalence

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

TO APPLY:
Please submit to www.whitworth.edu/facultycareers

  • A letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and interest in teaching at a Christian liberal arts university with an increasingly diverse student body
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Your teaching philosophy
  • A short personal essay describing your personal Christian faith. This essay is intended to be a statement in your own words that will help the committee to understand your interest in joining Whitworth’s community of Christian scholars. (Click here for guidance on writing the faith essay)
  • Three most recent student feedback surveys
  • Link to recent videos of performances of two contrasting jazz ensemble works led by candidate
  • Link to audio or video of a performance on the candidate’s primary instrument
  • Link to an unedited video of a recent 15-20 minute rehearsal with the candidate conducting a jazz ensemble
  • Names, addresses, email address and phone numbers of at least three academic references (one or more additional non-academic references who are able to speak to your qualifications for the position may also be included)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A background check, sexual misconduct check, credit check, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate

DEADLINE: Application materials will be received until the position is filled. Initial screening of applicants will begin February 1.

 

 

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