About this role
About the Role Williams Baptist University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Fine Arts with a focus on music education. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students, supervise music education interns, and contribute to the music program's growth within a Christian liberal arts context. The position may include instruction in piano and instrumental music depending on the candidate’s background.
What You'll Do
- Supervise music education interns and mentor them through the internship process in alignment with state and institutional standards.
- Teach Elementary and Secondary Methods and Materials courses for music education majors.
- Teach Class Piano and provide applied Private Piano instruction; accompany vocal and instrumental students for lessons, juries, and recitals.
- Teach two sections of Music Appreciation per semester for general education students.
- Participate in departmental planning, student recruitment, and university service.
- Assist with university band rehearsals and performances as Assistant Band Director (as qualifications allow).
- Teach Instrumental Methods courses as part of the music education curriculum.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in music education; Master’s degree in a music-related field preferred; K-12 music teaching experience required.
- Proficiency in collaborative piano and accompanying.
- Familiarity with CAEP accreditation and state licensure requirements preferred.
- Experience with instrument teaching and/or conducting desirable.
- Commitment to Christian higher education; strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills; ability to mentor students; ability to manage confidential information and work collaboratively.
- Experience with recruitment and retention practices in higher education is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Instrumental teaching and/or conducting experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary information not provided in the posting. Benefits are not specified.