Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Choral Activities

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Job Title : Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Choral Activities
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Posting Date :     2022-10-13T09:00:00Z     
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Posting Number	F0632022
Working Title	Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Choral Activities
Department Org	335000 - Music
Why should you work at UCA?	We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Familythe faculty, staff, students and alumni who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees, while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Resources are available supporting professional and personal development through the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, and the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership (HPER) and equipment rentals.
Position Summary	The Department of Music of the College of The Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, invites applications and nominations for the tenure-track position of Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor (9 month). The department enjoys endowments and private scholarship funds of approximately $1.5 million, annual university performance scholarships of $800,000, a Visiting Artist Series, and NASM accreditation. Many performances are presented in the state-of-the-art, 1200-seat, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall; the new Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts opens in January of 2023. The department serves approximately 220 majors and minors, 50 graduate students and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees: BA, BM (Composition, Performance, Piano Pedagogy, and Jazz and Studio Music), BME, and the MM (Performance, Music Education, Conducting, Theory). The faculty is composed of 33 full-time and approximately16 adjunct members, many of whom have national and international reputations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities	The positions responsibilities include conducting the UCA Concert Choir and the select UCA Chamber Choir, both of which are auditioned ensembles. The DCA will be expected to spearhead all choral recruiting efforts, undergraduate and graduate, and oversee the overall choral performance program, including the non-auditioned Bass and Treble Choirs. Additionally, the position entails teaching the undergraduate Choral Conducting course and instructing all graduate offerings for the MM in the Choral Conducting program, including literature courses and choral conducting classes and recitals/Capstone. The Director of Choral Activities will provide leadership and vision for the current and future direction of the choral division of the Department in consultation with the Faculty and Chair of the Department of Music
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skills Considered Essential for Success	-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education. -Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures. -Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment. -Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team. -Ability to make sound judgments. -Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities. -Civility in all interactions. -Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Required Education and/or Experience	Qualifications include the DMA in Choral Conducting (ABD will be considered for appointment), Ed.D., PhD, or equivalent, and significant university and K-12 music education experience, as well as professional and semi-professional choral work. The department is seeking a candidate with experience in working with a diverse student population.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)
University, Campus, and Community Description	Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000, of which more than 15% are graduate students. The university offers more than 90 undergraduate and 60 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.
Desired start date	08/16/2023

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Background Check Statement	This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UCA EEO Statement	The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
Open Date	10/11/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide contact information for a minumum of two and a maximum of three professional references that can supply a letter of recommendation for you.