Faculty Position Music

Position Summary: Vanguard University of Southern California seeks an exceptional educator with a terminal degree in Music Theory Composition or a closely related field who is passionate about mentoring students in a warm welcoming and diverse community deeply committed to following Jesus Christ. This faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in music theory and aural skills support curriculum development and actively contribute to the vibrant life of the Department of Music. Vanguard is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to academic excellence and the rigorous integration of faith and learning. Our students are engaged diverse and inspired to grow intellectually and spiritually in preparation for meaningful careers in music education worship arts performance and commercial music.

Essential Functions:

Teach undergraduate courses in music theory aural skills and related subjects fostering both technical skill and spiritual formation.

Support curriculum development and innovation in theory and musicianship training.

Mentor students across a broad spectrum of musical interests including performance commercial music worship arts and music education with sensitivity to cultural and musical diversity.

Teach other courses as assigned to meet departmental needs.

Serve actively on departmental college and university committees in support of the institutions mission.

Contribute to departmental service including recruitment and student support that reflects Vanguards mission.

Maintain active scholarly creative or professional engagement in music theory composition or related fields consistent with faith-based inquiry.

Participate fully in campus life including chapel services and faculty community initiatives embodying Vanguards Christian mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Music Theory Composition or a closely related field (Doctorate preferred).

Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate music theory and aural skills.

Strong musicianship and analytical abilities.

Evidence of scholarly or creative work in music theory or composition.

A vibrant and mature Christian faith with a clear commitment to the integration of faith and learning consistent with Vanguard Universitys mission. Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in Music Theory Composition or a related field.

Broad expertise in multiple areas of music theory including traditional tonal post-tonal and contemporary practices.

Experience mentoring students from diverse musical backgrounds-classical commercial worship arts.

Ability to collaborate with colleagues within the Department of Music and across the university.

Salary:

Full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an appointment to an endowed professorship with additional compensation.

Assistant Professor: $60595 to $81501

Associate Professor: $70676 to $95190

Professor: $82031 to $113974

Placement at an appropriate rank (e.g. Assistant Associate or Full Professor) and initial salary are dependent upon education and experience and are based on Vanguards faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates who demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.

Vanguard offers both tenure-track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidates qualifications at the time of hire.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete and submit the application along with the required documents. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays:

1. Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance ministry outreach and service involvement any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.

2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.

3. Integration of Faith Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum vitae includes:

Colleges/universities attended location & degree or units earned.

Majors or fields of study undergrad & graduate majors minors & areas of concentration.

With the most recent a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions title/academic rank full/part-time dates of employment

A specific listing of courses previously taught

Publications presentations honors awards and memberships in professional organizations

With the most recent employment position/title full/part-time dates of employment

Any other qualifying experience paid/voluntary other.

References - Names e-mail and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.

* All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants.