Assistant or Associate Professor of Choral Music Education

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About the job
We are seeking a dynamic music educator to join our Music Faculty. This is a 9-month, full-time, regular faculty position starting in August 2017. Our Music Department has earned national and international acclaim as a major teacher education center for Kodály-based music instruction.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in general and choral music education methods and may also serve on the Summer Faculty of our Kodály Summer Graduate Music Program. Will conduct choral ensembles and participate in recruitment activities to build the choral program. Will co-direct the music education program and supervise student teachers. Will participate in college and departmental service and committee assignments. Additional responsibilities may include courses in conducting, solfege (musicianship/ear training), music theory, music history, or other assignments based on qualifications.

Full details and how to apply in the restricted info section of this advert.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Established or emerging national reputation as a teacher educator. Public/private school teaching experience and completed Master’s degree required, Doctorate in Music Education or Choral Conducting preferred. The ideal candidate must provide visionary leadership to recruit for and grow the choral and music education programs, have the ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, and support the Mission of Silver Lake College. Training in the Kodály methodology and experience teaching with the Kodály methodology strongly preferred. The music department at Silver Lake College utilizes relative solemnization, and the ideal candidate will utilize this system and advocate for music literacy for all in line with the Kodály Concept for Music Education.

SALARY AND RANK:
Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Both junior and senior level faculty will be considered for this position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing commitment to serving a community of diverse student-learners and fit with Silver Lake’s Franciscan culture of collaboration and community, teaching philosophy including position related to the Kodály Concept of Music Education, and contact information for three professional references. Evidence of teaching and conducting effectiveness may be requested at a later date. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Silver Lake College is an equal opportunity employer.

More about the company
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is a four-year, private, liberal arts college founded on the Catholic Franciscan tradition.

Located in northeast Wisconsin in the city of Manitowoc, Silver Lake College of the Holy Family offers undergraduate majors, adult accelerated degree completion options and graduate level degrees. Silver Lake College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Contact information
http://www.sl.edu/
2406 South Alverno

Manitowoc, WI 54220
Wisconsin

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