Assistant Professor of Practice - Lincoln, United States - University of Nebraska

Description

Position Information
Working Title Assistant Professor of Practice - Vocal/Choral Music Education
Department Glenn Korff School of Music-1032
Requisition Number F_230201

Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Glenn Korff School of Music in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a professional, comprehensive arts institution devoted to the advancement of music and dance, the preparation of the next generation of arts professionals, and service to the arts professions/institutions in the region, state, nation, and world. The Music/Dance Faculty consists of an outstanding array of internationally acclaimed artists and scholars who care deeply about their students (more than 400 students are enrolled currently) and who work in close collaboration to serve the mission of the Glenn Korff School of Music.

We are seeking an accomplished teacher educator and researcher to contribute to the music education programs of the Glenn Korff School of Music. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and professional and university service. Of particular interest are candidates with a breadth of expertise in vocal/choral music education that includes both traditional and progressive school music offerings.

Degree programs include the BA, BM, BME, MM, and DMA with emphases in performance, composition, conducting, or jazz studies, along with the Ph.D. in Music Education, Piano Pedagogy, or Vocal Pedagogy. The endowments of the Glenn Korff School of Music and the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts support outstanding opportunities and travel for students, faculty members, and ensembles on an annual basis.

Located in the very heart of the United States, in one of America's safest and most livable cities, Lincoln, Nebraska was recently named a "top college town in America." The state flagship University's proximity to local and regional offerings and airports makes the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's accessibility a true asset and advantage. The University is growing in size, scope, and diversity and is supported by a strong public school system.

The downtown Lincoln arts campus is alive with performances and musical collaborations with college and professional orchestras, university instrumental ensembles, and local arts organizations. Performances are held in the attached 800-seat recital hall, the attached 2300-seat concert hall (recently named one of the finest college concert spaces in the country) plus a large host of nearby outstanding concert spaces, venues, and acoustically-alive sanctuaries.

The Glenn Korff School of Music in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice in Vocal/Choral Music Education.

Duties and Responsibilities
TEACHING: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education specifically related to vocal/choral music, conduct a university choir, supervise vocal music student teachers and practicum students, contribute to undergraduate and graduate recruiting to music education degrees, and may serve as the Coordinator of Music Field Experiences (COMFE). Additional teaching assignments may be made according to the expertise of the candidate and the needs of the Music Education Area and the Glenn Korff School of Music.

RESEARCH/CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP: Contribute to the advancement of music education by establishing/maintaining a program of outstanding scholarly service to the music education profession that may include professional development presentations, publications, and conducting engagements.

SERVICE: Participate in department, school, and university committees and initiatives; and develop/maintain successful associations with public and private schools.

OTHER: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the Glenn Korff School of Music.

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Glenn Korff School of Music believe that diversity is important. We envision a faculty that will serve an increasingly diverse student body. To that end, we seek a diverse pool of candidates.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
Minimum Required Qualifications
Hold a terminal degree or ABD with an emphasis in music education.*
Evidence of engagement with the scholarship and research-based practice of music education.
Documented expertise in vocal/choral music education.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful middle or high school vocal music teaching experience.

A successful ABD candidate may be hired as an Instructor-NTT until completion of the terminal degree, expected by the end of the second year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Breadth of experience/expertise in vocal/choral music that includes both traditional school music offerings and progressive innovations.
Demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses and guide capstone projects within the online MM-Music Education program.
Five (5) or more years of middle or high school vocal music teaching experience.
Demonstrated teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
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Criminal History Background Check Required No