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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Music Education/Assistant Director of Choral Activities

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Choral Activities. The role involves teaching music education courses, directing a large choir, and coordinating the music education degree program.

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Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in music education based on the candidate's area of expertise for the University’s Division of Music

Direct the UCM Collegiate Choir, a 60-voice mixed ensemble

Assist with recruiting, supervision, and advising of undergraduate music education students, and act as liaison to the College of Education

Build and maintain relationships with area K-12 public schools

Supervise graduate-level research in music education

Maintain a creative and/or scholarly career in music education, leading to a prominent reputation in the field

Qualification

Doctorate in MusicK-12 teaching experienceConducting advanced choirsSupervising graduate researchTeaching philosophyBuilding relationships

Required

Doctorate in Music required

Significant K-12 teaching experience and evidence of successful teaching in university settings

Experience conducting advanced choral ensembles

Ability to supervise graduate-level research in music education

Preferred

Ph.D. in Music Education preferred

ABD will be considered, with the understanding that such candidates will be appointed as Visiting Assistant Professor and must complete the doctorate within one year to move into the tenure-track position

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability

3 weeks paid vacation per year

3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Retirement

Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b))

Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage