Assistant Professor of Music, Vocal; Tenure Track Job at Carson-Newman Universit

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Music, Vocal; Tenure Track

Department: School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Music Department

Reports To: Chair of the Department of Music, Dr. Chris Headley

Location: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Time Requirements: Full-time, 9 month contract

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Summary Description: This full-time, tenure-track position will begin August 2025. Primary responsibilities include a vocal studio, directing vocal ensembles, and recruiting. Additional responsibilities may include teaching courses in conducting, diction, song literature, vocal pedagogy, or other courses based on the successful candidate’s expertise, background, and departmental needs. Vocal faculty may also be required to participate in Summer Music Camps and Honor Choir events for high school students. Candidate should demonstrate experience in commercial and/or church worship stylings. The successful candidate will be expected to develop quality relationships with area musicians, high schools, and churches. They should also be prepared to lead vocal and choral ensembles, assist with vocal training for small worship leading ensembles, and prepare groups to perform at university and community events. Faculty are also expected to perform advising and committee responsibilities as needed by the university. An earned doctorate and teaching at the collegiate level is preferred. ABD and master’s degree candidates will be considered.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community, Christian employees are hired to advance the mission of Carson-Newman as expressed in our strategic plan, Acorns to Oaks.

Education: DMA or PhD in Music preferred. ABD and master’s degree candidates will be considered.

Experience: Five years experience in collegiate vocal faculty preferred.

Required Skills: Voice instructor, choral conductor, commercial music.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Information: This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. It is the responsibility of the supervisor for this position to formally outline in writing any performance expectations including specific duties for which the employee assigned to this position will be held accountable in terms of performance evaluation.

Employee Expectations: The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees.