Full Time Music and Fine Arts Faculty

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Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. The Department of Music and Fine Arts at the University of the Cumberlands is currently seeking candidates for a full-time Music faculty member. Under the direction of the Chair of the Music and Fine Arts department, this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate music courses, particularly those in music education, as well as serving as the Music Education liaison to the Education department and as an Assistant Band Director. The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower graduates to "seek a life more abundant."

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for teaching music courses, which could include but are not limited to, MUED 324 Teaching Music in the Elementary School, MUED 331 School Music, MUED 425 Music Core Seminar, MUSC 312 Basic Conducting, MUPR 114 Marching Band Assistant, MUSC 130 Music Appreciation, MUAX XXX Applied study on instrument of expertise and/or courses related to brass or woodwind pedagogy, or other related music courses as needed Serve as the Music Education liaison to the Education department Serve as an Assistant Band Director Collaborate with colleagues in the Music and Fine Arts department and throughout the university in student recruitment and performance activities Provide regular and timely feedback on student work Maintain clear, consistent records in Blackboard Ultra and the university's online record keeping platform Follow university policies and procedures Advise and mentor students in academic and professional development Contribute to curriculum design and departmental assessment Serve Department and University committees Maintain active engagement in scholarship and service within the field

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Music Education Student-focused teaching that addresses the needs of all learners Ongoing professional development Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Music Education, ABD considered Experience in teaching and/or developing courses in Music Education with at least 3 years of PK-12 teaching experience Experience with a variety of pedagogical and technological educational delivery methods Trumpet expertise preferred

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE

Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter addressing qualifications Statement of Teaching Philosophy List of 3-5

References Compensation:

Commensurate with expertise and experience

Benefits:

Yes Job Type:

Faculty Job Location:

Williamsburg, KY Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a "life-more-abundant." Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.