Assistant/Associate Professor of Music or Music Education Job at Concordia Unive

Assistant/Associate Professor of Music or Music Education

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Concordia University Chicago (CUC) seeks a dynamic and dedicated music faculty in the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Music or Music Education who will direct band ensembles, teach courses in the music curriculum and instrumental applied lessons. The successful candidate will demonstrate vibrant integration of the Christian faith with their pedagogy and relationships.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Direct band ensembles
• Teach music and music education courses and applied lessons
• Engage in recruitment efforts for the music program
• Integrate a Christian ethos into teaching, conducting, and relationships
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote a vibrant community in the Arts
• Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS).
  
  

Skill Sets

• Exhibits Christian servant leadership and investment in their church and local communities
• Utilizes technology and social media with ease to promote and recruit for CUC music endeavors
• Maintain an active schedule of professional development and participation in events related to music education and ensemble direction
• Supports other Department and University functions through service, such as committee work
• Improves work performance and that of others by being receptive to and appropriately sharing information
  
  

Minimum Experience Required

5 years as director of bands and or teaching music in high schools and higher education.

Education Requirements

• Preferred: DME or DMA
• ABD will be considered.
• Current teaching license is required.
• Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
  
  

Application Information

Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Links to three videos of work as a band conductor in contrasting styles - selections of performance and rehearsal footage are encouraged.
• Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
• Names and phone numbers of three references
• Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.
  
  

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.

Salary: $55000 - $70000 per year

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