Faculty-Music

Andrews University; Berrien Springs (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Music faculty member to lead choral studies, conduct the University Singers and Chorale, and teach conducting, choral literature, voice, theory, and history at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The role includes planning and directing concerts, rehearsals, touring, and community outreach while supervising student workers and a graduate assistant. A doctoral degree in conducting is preferred, and SDA standing is required.

Qualifications

• Exhibit consistency and experience in music performance.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and mentorship skills.
• Maintain and build excellent collegia relationships.
• Earned doctoral degree in conducting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct University Singers and University Chorale concerts.
• Prepare and run rehearsals with the choirs.
• Coordinate promotion of concerts, programs, and pre-concert talks.
• Direct music material for rehearsals and concerts, including rentals and staff.
• Collaborate with instrumentalists, studios, and ensembles.
• Teach conducting, choral literature, voice, theory, and history.
• Engage in community outreach and coordinate touring activities.
• Supervise student workers and the graduate assistant.

Skills

Music performance

Leadership & mentorship

Collegial relationships

Conducting PhD preferred

Education

Doctoral degree in conducting

Job description

MUSIC - Faculty-Music

Job Classification

Salaried Full-time (75-100%)

Position summary

Full-time tenure track position. Requires 24 teaching credits per year entailing the teaching of music classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels, responsibility for the choral studies area, and preparing and conducting the concerts of the Andrews University Singers and Chorale.

Qualifications summary

• Exhibit consistency and experience in music performance
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and mentorship skills
• Maintain and build excellent collegia relationships
• Earned doctoral degree in conducting is preferred

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

The chorale conductor duties include:

• Planning and conducting University Singers and University Chorale concerts
• Preparing and running rehearsals with the choirs
• Coordinating all activities concerning promotion of concerts, programs, and pre-concert talks
• Monitoring and directing all activities concerning music material for rehearsals and concerts such as music rental, hiring extra personnel and stage set-up at the Howard Performing Arts Center
• Collaborating with instrumentalists, instrumental and vocal studios, and instrumental ensembles
• Teaching classes in the areas of conducting, choral literature, voice, music theory, and music history
• Actively engaging in community outreach
• Planning and coordinating touring activities
• Supervising the work of student workers and the graduate assistant

Supervisory responsibilities

Directly supervises one student employee as office worker and one graduate assistant. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance.

Qualifications

• Exhibit consistency and experience in music performance
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and mentorship skills
• Maintain and build excellent collegia relationships
• Earned doctoral degree in conducting is preferred

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

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Interpersonal interactions

The position necessarily includes interaction with many types of people including students, staff, faculty, and guest artists. Strong skills in collegiality, service, and communication are highly desirable in the qualified candidate.

Physical demands

• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.

Work environment

• Often work indoors, but may on occasion perform outdoors.
• May be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels at times, such as during rehearsals.
• May work physically close to others, usually within a few feet.