ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION (VOCAL/GENERAL)

The School of Music at Lee University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Vocal/General Music Education to begin in August of 2024. This individual should be passionate and intentional about students’ growth, exploration, and achievement in their knowledge and skill of music through a variety of planned music experiences. Candidates must be committed to a career of excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring in a Christian environment. Rank is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2024.

DUTIES
Primary responsibilities involve teaching both introductory and upper-division courses in music education including elementary methods and secondary choral methods. Obtaining and using evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs will be a key assignment. Additional duties include supervision of student teachers, mentoring students, recruitment, and working cooperatively with faculty and staff across the campus.

Opportunities for ensemble leadership could be available for the qualified candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, candidates must have three years of successful public-school teaching and an advanced degree in music education.  A doctorate in music education or a closely related field is preferred.

Other required qualifications include Christian commitment, and an ability to integrate elements of the Christian faith into course instruction. Previous college teaching experience is preferred but not required. Individuals from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Lee University is a private, comprehensive, Christian university that is recognized as an emerging leader in higher education in the southeastern region. To help us evaluate your potential role as a member of the faculty at Lee, please include a completed application form (available in the link below), a statement of your Christian faith and commitment, and a statement about the integration of your faith with your discipline and how you will integrate faith into your teaching-learning experiences. Submit the above information, along with a current curriculum vita, all transcripts, three letters of reference, and student evaluations (if applicable), to Debbie Bell, Executive Secretary to the Dean of the School of Music.

Debby Bell
Executive Secretary to the Dean of the School of Music
Lee University
1120 North Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37311

The Faculty Employment Application is available here. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.