Director Of Choral Studies

Job Summary:
This position exists for the primary purpose of engaging MWPA majors and LBC non-majors in the choral art and related activities at a high level of artistic excellence
Personal Qualities:

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• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.

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• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.

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• A passion for developing artists who influence culture with grace and truth.

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• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.

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• The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.

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• A professional appearance.
  Physical Requirements:

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• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
  Supervisory Responsibilities:

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• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  Education and Experience:
  Required:

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• Master's degree in Choral Conducting or Music Education.

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• A high level of demonstrable performance artistry and stylistic diversity.

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• A well-articulated understanding of the integration of the Christian faith and artistic endeavor.

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• Experience and expertise in another of the following areas: theory and composition, music education, musical theatre, jazz, or instrumental studies.
  Preferred:

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• Doctorate in Music.

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• Teaching and advising experience at the undergraduate level.

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• Teaching experience at the K-12 level.
  Required Skills/Abilities:

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• An ability to work collaboratively.

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• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism while motivating and educating students in an engaging manner concerning music and a biblical worldview.

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• Proficiency as a communicator in written and oral formats.

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• An ability to design instruction, develop new courses, and assess the overall success of courses.

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• A desire to mentor students outside the classroom.

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• Proficiency with word processing, general computer skills, and LBC | Capital's instructional technologies (i.e. Learning Management System, Video Conferencing, etc.).
  Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Teach 12 credits per semester (Spring and Fall).

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• Teach courses as assigned at the undergraduate, adult education, and/or graduate level in face-to-face, blended, and online format which may require teaching during the day, evening, and/or weekend.

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• Conduct and/or oversee all choral ensembles on campus with a view to create diverse choral experiences (small, large, and specialty) for majors, non-majors, and members of the community.

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• Actively recruit and/or oversee recruitment activities related to the above choral ensembles. For example, festivals, recruitment clinics, performances in schools and churches, etc.

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• Maintain an active portfolio of creative activities in professional organizations (i.e. ACDA), conducting engagements, etc.

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• Teach and/or develop courses in choral studies, conducting, and others as assigned.

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• Advise music majors as assigned.

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• Perform other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications

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