Whitworth Univ.

Whitworth’s Department of Music invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Music (Director of Choral Activities), tenure track.

PRIMARY TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

Conduct the Whitworth Choir and one additional choral ensemble depending on interest and department needs; coordinate overall choral program, including the annual Christmas Festival Concert (in collaboration with colleagues); work with other choral and vocal faculty in recruitment and curriculum planning; teach in a secondary area depending on expertise and departmental needs; establish and maintain positive relationships with regional music educators.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Possibility of developing new courses that contribute to the university’s innovative, interdisciplinary Shared Curriculum. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance, professional and research activities, attending state, regional and national professional

association meetings; attending faculty assemblies, development days, and retreat, serving on committees, and advising.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching (demonstrated effectiveness preferred)

• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning

• Strong potential for an on-going stream of scholarship in the candidate’s area of specialization (this includes traditional published scholarship, but can also include music composition and performance)

• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or

religious perspectives

• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

D.M.A. or ABD in field

Applications are being processed on our website.

: Application materials will be received until the position is filled. Initial screening of applicants will begin March 1.