College Faculty: Music (Open Rank)

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College Faculty: Music

Regular Full-Time
Elsah Campus, Elsah, IL, US

16 days ago
Requisition ID: 1784

Title: College Faculty: Music (open rank)

Organizational Relationships: Reports to Music Department Chair, Creative Arts and Communication Division Head, Dean of Academics, College President

Summary: Teaches a full course load in Music, including courses in the core music sequence, and directs a vocal or instrumental ensemble. Teaches general education courses and performance-related subjects, as needed, to enrich the liberal arts music curriculum. Additional duties include advising students, on-going professional development, serving on campus-wide committees, contributing in and modeling scholarship, assessment of academic programs, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission as outlined in Education at The Principia.

“Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world.”

Who We Are

At our award-winning pre-K–12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.

At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world.

Work Performed – Essential Duties:

• Teaches 18-21 SH per year of undergraduate music courses per academic year
• Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia’s mission
• Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations
• Maintains office hours
• Meets with students for academic advising, conferences, and academic support
• Works actively with others in performing the general business and decision making of the department and academic division
• Assists in departmental work, including assessment, program review, and development of curriculum
• Teaches courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education
• Teaches a variety of core required Music and ensemble courses, as needed
• Teaches additional undergraduate general education music courses as needed
• Teaches additional undergraduate elective courses in areas as determined by candidate’s experience
• Supports student capstones and undergraduate performance in areas of expertise
• Supports the Music Department by participating in scheduled department events such as recitals, concerts, admissions weekends, etc.
• Collaborates with colleagues, department chair, and division head regarding curriculum, including class scheduling and department offerings

Additional Duties:

• Serves on academic committees
• Supports general education, Freshman Year Experience, and writing program expectations
• Works closely with students to further develop their thinking, writing, research, and communication skills
• Teaches applied music lessons as determined by candidate’s experience (composition, instrumental or vocal)
• Actively engages in professional development, research in appropriate scholarly field, and/or performance in order to contribute to a vibrant Music faculty
• Engages in regular departmental work including assessment, program review, and development of curriculum
• Willingness to serve in leadership roles such as department chair

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Master of Music (MM) required, Doctorate in Music (DMA) preferred. May consider doctorate and master’s degree in related field.
• Willingness to be an academic generalist able to train in and teach in multiple areas, as needed, within the music discipline and in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Classroom teaching experience and/or work with college-aged students preferred
• Ability to work successfully with a range of student musical skill levels and academic abilities within the scope of Principia’s BA in Music or Music Studies liberal arts program
• Ability to inspire and sustain student interest in both introductory and advanced coursework
• Piano proficiency and/or performance experience preferred

* The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.

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