East Lansing, Michigan
San Rafael, California
Rancho Cucamonga, California
New York, New York
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
New York, New York
Posted: 14-Nov-24
Location: Canton, Ohio
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Position: non-tenure track
Summary: The Department of Music at Malone University seeks a collaborative and inspiring choral music artist/educator to serve as the Director of Choral Activities. The ideal candidate will possess the requisite musical experience to lead and further enhance an established collegiate choral music program. Malone University values diversity amongst its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups, as we cast a broad net to identify the best mission-fit faculty colleague to lead our Malone University musicians.
About Malone University:
Malone University is a Christian university for the arts, sciences and professions, in the liberal arts tradition. The University is affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church – Eastern Region. The students, faculty and staff represent more than 40 denominations. Total enrollment is over 1,300 students in traditional undergraduate programs, one degree-completion program, and four master’s programs.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the Malone University Chorale, an auditioned 25-30-voice choir that performs on- and off-campus, including our annual Christmas at Malone concerts, as well as annual spring tours, both domestic and international.
- Direct the Malone University Chamber, a select ensemble of 6-8 voices, and other ensembles as appropriate.
- Advise and mentor music majors (BA Music, BSE Music Education, BA Worship Arts) and work with the School of Education to facilitate music education field work and student teaching.
- Recruit prospective students for Chorale and vocal ensembles; work with directors at local high schools, including Christian, public, and other private secondary schools.
- Teach courses in vocal conducting, methods, and literature, and teaching music in secondary schools.
- The normal faculty load is 12 credits per semester.
- Engage in scholarship and community service.
- Serve as Vocal Area Coordinator and Recital Coordinator.
- With assistance from the administrative assistant to the music programs, coordinate music auditions and ensemble participation award letters or contractual obligations to prospective scholarship recipients.
- Serve on divisional & institutional committees
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Music or Music Education required; Ph.D. in Music Education or DMA in Music preferred.
- Teaching licensure preferred.
- Able to demonstrate evidence of strong professional activity, including solo and collaborative performances.
- Deep personal commitment to Jesus Christ and an understanding of and commitment to the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline.
- Commitment to teaching within an undergraduate music program.
- A disposition toward service to the department and university.
Application Process:
- Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement.
- Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community.
Application materials should be submitted to:
Email to: provost@malone.edu
Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024, with priority given to materials received by that date. However, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
