Chair of Music Department

CCCU - Council for Christian Colleges & Universities; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Chair for the Music Department, responsible for delivering high-quality music education while fostering a biblical worldview. This role involves teaching, mentoring, and developing course materials within a dynamic and growing program. Candidates should possess a terminal degree in music and have significant teaching and administrative experience. Join a vibrant community dedicated to transforming culture with truth through music and education, where your contributions will shape the future of aspiring musicians and educators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience in higher education administration.
• Ability to integrate biblical worldview in music education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials including syllabus and lectures.
• Maintain attendance records and foster student mentorship.
• Integrate technology into coursework and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Technology Integration

Education

Terminal Degree (Ph.D., DMA, MFA) in Music

Job description

The Chair of the Music Department will be a faculty member (rank commensurate with experience) who teaches courses in the music department. Instructors are responsible for the preparation and delivery of all course materials including the syllabus, lecture, and other course delivery preparation, as well as keeping attendance records.

The ACU Department of Music is a growing, dynamic program within the University, with graduates going on to positions of influence in their career fields and to further studies at prestigious graduate institutions. The Music Department has a particular interest in choral and sacred music, performance, worship leadership, composition, music education, and related areas.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through classroom instruction and person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

• Applicants must possess a terminal degree (Ph.D., DMA, MFA) with an emphasis in music: i.e. performance, choral directing, music education, worship studies.
• At least 5 years of experience teaching in a higher education setting
• At least 2 years of experience in higher education administration
• The position requires experience in and commitment to fostering a deep biblical worldview understanding of the study of music; specifically through integrating biblical worldview in the classroom and throughout the department’s curriculum, course development, classroom instruction, and faculty development.
• Experience with various instructional delivery systems including integration of technology into coursework
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Evidence of a Christian commitment with interest in and ability to integrate orthodox biblical principles and learning