| Title: | Assistant/Associate Professor – Music Education (Instrumental Track) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1420 |
| Department: | College of Visual and Performing Arts |
| Type: | Full-time Faculty |
| Post Date: | 10/27/2020 |
| Position Available Date: | N/A |
The Department of Music offers the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music in Church Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Music Business.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, a historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.
Specific Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in the field of music education. Serve as Program Coordinator of Instrumental Music Education and as academic advisor to all music education (instrumental track) majors. Assist College of Education with student teacher placements and supervision of student teachers (K-12, instrumental). Develop and maintain relationships with area music educators, band directors and school districts. Possess the ability to assess and revise a music education curriculum. Additional undergraduate teaching assignments may include Aural Skills and Theory. The teaching load is typically 12 hours per semester.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Music Education with a specialty in instrumental music is required. ABD candidates may be considered (tenure-track status requires a terminal degree in hand).
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching instrumental music at the middle school and/or high school level. Collegiate teaching experience a plus.
- On or before contract start date in early August 2021, must possess a current and valid Texas teacher certification.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
- Must be an active, and committed Christian.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Position will remain open until filled.
Please click the “Apply Now” link to apply for this position.
Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
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