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ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor of Music Education; Secondary Choral Music Education, with possibility of renewal.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
QUALIFICATIONS: One advanced degree in music education (M.M.E., D.M.E, or Ph.D.) is required. Preference given to candidates who hold the doctorate in music education.
Doctorate in music completed by August 1, 2014. An appointment without the doctorate will be at the instructor level.
Evidence of successful full-time teaching experience in a secondary public school choral music program. Preference given to candidates who have also had successful experience teaching in an elementary general music program and/or who have had university teaching experience in music education.
Successful experience in conducting a choral ensemble
Evidence of scholarly activity and promise of distinction in the field
Preference may be given to candidates skilled in the use of various music technologies, particularly as applied to the Illinois State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards, or comparable state-mandated standards, and the development of state-mandated Teacher Performance Assessment events (TPA).
A commitment to working with colleagues in the School of Music and across the University in a liberal arts environment
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach Secondary School Vocal Music, Elementary School Music, Practicum in Music Education, team-teach Student Teaching in Music Seminar, direct the University Choir, supervise student teachers, supervise field observation hours, and possibly teach fundamentals of conducting and/or a course in a special area of expertise not cited above.
Maintain an active program of appropriate research activities. Serve on committees and perform other services for the University. Willingness to provide leadership with curriculum development. Assist in the recruitment and retention of music students. Assist with the administrative duties of the music education department and the advising of an active student chapter of NAfME.
APPOINTMENT: Will begin August 1, 2014
SCHOOL OF MUSIC: The School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (since 1930) and offers the Bachelor of Music degrees in Composition, Education, and Performance; the Bachelor of Arts in Music; and an arts management minor, which is offered in cooperation with the Department of Business Administration. The School of Music has a full-time faculty of 21 and a part-time faculty of 34 who teach approximately 175 majors.
UNIVERSITY: Illinois Wesleyan University is an undergraduate liberal arts institution with four professional schools where teaching excellence is celebrated. It is a vibrant academic community of 2,050 students and 160 full-time faculty and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. Further information about the University and the School of Music can be found by visiting the University’s web site (http://www.iwu.edu), the School of Music’s web site (http://www.iwu.edu/music), and our Jobs Web Page at: http://www.iwu.edu/~iwujobs.
The University has adopted a strategic plan that outlines a goal to create a welcoming, inclusive, multicultural campus where all community members appreciate and respect the diversity of the nation and the world. Therefore, the University welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to an inclusive environment.
PROCEDURE: Letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts (official copies of transcripts will be required of finalists), three recent letters of recommendation (sent under separate cover), should be sent to:
Dr. Mario J. Pelusi, Director
School of Music
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Materials can also be sent electronically to: . Please do not send additional materials at this time.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials must be received by February 15, 2014.
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence.