CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Music Department Bands...
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY - Lebanon, TN, United States, 37087
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Level
Experienced
Job Location
Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Education Level
Master's Degree
Description
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Music DepartmentBands
Hours Per Week: Up to 15 credit hour load per semester
Posting Date: April 14, 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Type: Full time faculty position charged with directing bands and recruiting instrumental music majors, teaching other
courses according to training and strengths (specifically theory, history, or general education courses), research and/or creative activity, and service to the university and community.
Internal Job Category: Full time faculty appointment
Position Purpose: Cumberland University's Oakley School for the Humanities, Education, and the Arts is seeking applicants demonstrating ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the school under the supervision of the Program Director and Dean.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience
Education:Doctoral degree in Instrumental Music Education or closely related field preferred (ABD accepted); Master's degree minimum.
Application and Contact Information
Completed application will include:
Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student- centered bachelor's and master's level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Education Level
Master's Degree
Description
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Music DepartmentBands
Hours Per Week: Up to 15 credit hour load per semester
Posting Date: April 14, 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Type: Full time faculty position charged with directing bands and recruiting instrumental music majors, teaching other
courses according to training and strengths (specifically theory, history, or general education courses), research and/or creative activity, and service to the university and community.
Internal Job Category: Full time faculty appointment
Position Purpose: Cumberland University's Oakley School for the Humanities, Education, and the Arts is seeking applicants demonstrating ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the school under the supervision of the Program Director and Dean.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Documentation of successful experience in work with concert and jazz ensembles
- Experience in music theory or history instruction.
- Strong recruitment skills
Experience
- Documentation of successful experience at the post secondary level
- Experience and networking in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary.
Education:Doctoral degree in Instrumental Music Education or closely related field preferred (ABD accepted); Master's degree minimum.
Application and Contact Information
Completed application will include:
- Letter of interest, including description of approach to band directing in an undergraduate liberal arts college
- Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
- EMAIL materials Dr. John Ray at johnray@cumberland.edu
Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student- centered bachelor's and master's level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.