Assistant Professor-Music Education

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The Assistant Professor will serve as the Head of the Music Education Division and the Program Director for the online master’s degree.

Screening of applications will begin in November and will continue until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate should hold the minimum of a doctoral degree in music or music education and have experience teaching in K-12 school environments. Preference will be for candidates with collegiate-level teaching experience in music education or other areas in music and those who have choral education experience.  As a Christian university, DBU expects that full-time faculty are committed Christians and a member of a church. All DBU faculty members are expected to sign the University Commitment of Faith. 

Applicants should also include the following when completing the employment application:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Three references and their contact information

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include managing and/or teaching courses in the music education degree program – courses may include but are not limited to, Elementary Methods I, Elementary Methods II, Secondary Methods, and various online master’s courses.  Depending on the candidate’s credentials and experience, other coursework may also be included.  Additional responsibilities include recruiting and advising students, and various aspects of service to the department and to the university. 

WORK SCHEDULE: 

This is a full-time, 12-Month faculty position. 

WORK LOCATION:

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ who remains in compliance with the University Commitment of Faith (Click Here to Read), including, but not limited to, believing in the DBU Core Convictions, being an active member of a local church that adheres to the DBU Core Convictions, conducting their lives in accordance with the Christian Code of Conduct, respecting and honoring DBU’s Baptist Heritage, and upholding their lives and teaching in accordance with DBU’s Statement of Human Sexuality.
• Must comply with all applicable University policies, procedures, rules, and standards of conduct as amended from time to time.
• Doctoral degree in music or music education
• Experience teaching in K-12 school environments