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    Faculty Full-Time - Grand Rapids, MI, United States - Calvin University

    Calvin University
    Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Calvin University invites applications for a full-time regular faculty member to join the Department of Visual and Performing Arts to conduct choirs, to teach courses in music in one or more areas of expertise, and to provide leadership and support to part-time colleagues who teach choral-vocal music at Calvin , beginning in August 2024.

    The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study.


    Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree in choral conducting, music education or in a related field.

    A versatile choral conductor , with capacity to lead collegiate concert choirs with artistic excellence, and to teach courses in one or more related fields (conducting, applied voice, music education, music theory, music history, music in worship, world music, or ethnomusicology).

    Experience and training in music education is particularly preferred, as we are actively pursuing the redevelopment of a program in music education.

    ~ A Christian teacher committed to a diverse and inclusive choral program, who delights in helping those of every skill level to grow in musical skills and virtues, as well as helping students learn to teach, lead, perform, and conduct; someone who cherishes multiple traditions of Christian sacred choral music, loves engaging a wide range of music genres, types, styles, and cultures from a Christian perspective, and is a winsome advocate for the essential role of the arts in faithful Christian life and witness.

    ~ A connecting team-builder and program leader who is deeply motivated to recruit students to Calvin and recruit Calvin students into music courses, choirs, and programs, to work collaboratively to strengthen a culture of partnership within the department and with colleagues in other departments and disciplines as part of a liberal arts university. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to develop strategic approaches to choir tours and/or travel courses, to forge partnerships with high school and youth choirs in West Michigan and beyond, to support strong choral traditions at Calvin (e.g., annual Messiah performances and an Advent Lessons and Carols service), and to encourage and strengthen collaboration with the Handlon Tabernacle Choir in Calvin's Handlon Prison Program, the Calvin University Gospel Choir, and the Calvin Alumni Choir.


    The university will prioritize candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content, and deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.


    Faculty members typically teach 24 semester hours per academic year.

    Faculty are expected to grow in Reformed Christian commitment, to pursue an active scholarly agenda, to teach effectively, and to serve the university, department, students, and the wider community.

    Candidates will be asked to affirm their commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

    (Calvin University stands at the forefront of Christian scholarship across disciplines.

    The University hosts a number of Centers and Institutes and provides other funding opportunities to support faculty teaching and research, including sabbaticals, grants, course releases, summer research stipends, travel funds, and student research opportunities.



    ABOUT MUSIC AT CALVIN

    The music faculty at Calvin are a part of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, located in the beautiful Covenant Fine Arts Center, renovated and expanded in 2010 to include more teaching studios and practice rooms, both an Auditorium and Recital Hall, and a dedicated music technology lab with capacity to support teaching, composition, and digital music production.

    Music faculty equip undergraduate students to be versatile musicians who can bring their gifts to a wide variety of contexts and vocations.

    The department supports a liberal arts music major and minor, serves 400+ students and community members who participate in ensembles and private lessons annually, and sponsors over 60 music events each year, including summer music camps and ensemble tours.

    With our two faculty searches in , our vision is to shape a nimble and resourceful liberal arts music faculty that is motivated to directly engage at least 20% of all Calvin University students with a signature musical learning opportunity, to provide personalized attention to each student pursuing a major or minor in music, and to develop strategic opportunities for musical service, both locally and globally, in harmony with Calvin University's strategic vision.

    Our faculty searches seek to shape a department with full-time faculty who are versatile musicians motivated to teach different kinds of courses.

    We are prioritizing plans to ensure that we have full-time faculty with expertise in four areas: composition/keyboard/piano, bands/winds, orchestra/strings, and choral/vocal music, and that we continue to strengthen a robust pool of part-time faculty, many of whom are leaders in arts organizations throughout West Michigan.

    Calvin is committed to providing a versatile liberal arts major and minor in music, to proactively redevelop programs to train music educators, and to prepare versatile students in every program on campus for musical activity in churches, schools, and communities.

    Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment.

    Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age.

    Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.


    Complete the online application process and attach the following:
    Letter of application that addresses each of the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including interest in teaching and scholarship at a Reformed Christian University,
    A recent video recording that includes 20 minutes of leading a rehearsal and 20 minutes of leadership in performance, featuring excerpts of music in contrasting styles, submitted through a private YouTube link (or links),
    A word reflection, that includes a description and affirmation of your Christian faith, a description of how you envision that faith will influence your work as a music faculty member at Calvin University, and a confirmation of your support of the stated mission of Calvin University as a Reformed institution,
    Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

    Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
    A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.


    DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

    Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

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