Brigham Young University
School of Music Organ FT Faculty
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States, 84601
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Job Title: School of Music Organ FT Faculty
Job Classification: CFS Professorial Track or Visiting Faculty
Posting close date: September 1, 2024
Start date of this position: August 25, 2025
Required Degree: Master of Music (M.M) or Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) considered
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
* Record of successful professional-level career in Organ performance* Ability to administer a large Organ studio, including undergraduate and graduate music majors* GCNA Carillonneur membership is desired, but not required
Duties/Expectations:
* Teach Organ performance to undergraduate music majors, graduate music majors, and non-major Organ students* Teach group Organ and other Organ-related courses in the BYU Organ Lab* Mentor students* Weekly performance and teaching on the BYU Centennial Carillon Tower
Information required at the time of application
Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically
Document(s) required at the time of application
* Submit a university application, cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and diversity statement online* Attach to the application an official transcript for the highest degree received* Include with the application a video link (do not upload video directly to the application) of a 30 minute (minimum) live, unedited solo performance.* Include with the application a video link (do not upload video directly to the application) of a 30 minute sample of applied lesson teaching* If applicant previously taught or is currently teaching at a college/university, including BYU, submit all institutional teaching/student ratings from each institution. (If teaching at any single institution for more than three years, submit only the last three years.)* All materials must be received by the application deadline: September 1, 2024
Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).
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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Job Title: School of Music Organ FT Faculty
Job Classification: CFS Professorial Track or Visiting Faculty
Posting close date: September 1, 2024
Start date of this position: August 25, 2025
Required Degree: Master of Music (M.M) or Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) considered
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
* Record of successful professional-level career in Organ performance* Ability to administer a large Organ studio, including undergraduate and graduate music majors* GCNA Carillonneur membership is desired, but not required
Duties/Expectations:
* Teach Organ performance to undergraduate music majors, graduate music majors, and non-major Organ students* Teach group Organ and other Organ-related courses in the BYU Organ Lab* Mentor students* Weekly performance and teaching on the BYU Centennial Carillon Tower
Information required at the time of application
Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically
Document(s) required at the time of application
* Submit a university application, cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and diversity statement online* Attach to the application an official transcript for the highest degree received* Include with the application a video link (do not upload video directly to the application) of a 30 minute (minimum) live, unedited solo performance.* Include with the application a video link (do not upload video directly to the application) of a 30 minute sample of applied lesson teaching* If applicant previously taught or is currently teaching at a college/university, including BYU, submit all institutional teaching/student ratings from each institution. (If teaching at any single institution for more than three years, submit only the last three years.)* All materials must be received by the application deadline: September 1, 2024
Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).
#LI-DNI
Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.