Assistant Professor, Music (Education)

Bethune-Cookman University

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Music (Education)

Sector: College of Arts & Humanities

Department: Music and Education

Start Date: August 2023

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

program description:

Founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1904, Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is a historically Black, United Methodist Church-related university located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The university currently boasts an undergraduate population of 2,700 undergraduates, with 130 music majors, 60 of whom are Music Education students. Students graduating from the B-CU Music Education program receive a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with K-12 vocal and instrumental certification in the state of Florida.

JOB SUMMARY: This tenure-track appointment reports to both the School of Education and the Department of Music, with teaching assignments that may be housed in either area. Primary assignments include teaching courses related to music education, including elementary and secondary music methods, and supervising student interns involved in both field observations and student teaching. Candidates with appropriate qualifications may also be assigned to teach other courses as teaching load allows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaching a variety of music education courses

• Teaching other courses in music or education as load and qualifications allow

• Supervising student teaching and practicum interns placed at schools throughout Volusia county

• Advising the department of suggested curriculum and program changes

• Assisting with student advisement, recruitment, and retention activities

• Maintaining strong working relationships with Volusia County music instructors, ensemble directors, and district officials

• Maintaining affiliations with appropriate state, district, and national professional associations

• Participating in department, school, and university committees and initiatives, as assigned

• Serving as an advisor to the student chapter of NAME

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• An earned doctorate in Music Education, PhD preferred (ABD with considerable experience in the field/additional graduate work will be considered.)

• Collegiate level teaching experience is desired and preference is given to candidates with K-12 teaching experience.

• Orff Certification, Kodaly and Dalcroze training desired

• Preference given to candidates with vocal or wind instrument teaching experience

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Working environment is a normal business office setting.

• Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.

• Must be mobile throughout the campus.

• Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there

may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign

duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.