Instructor, Music; Piano and Theory Emphasisexpired
Bellarmine University
United States, Louisville
Posted on: Nov. 01, 2020
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Description:
This is a non-tenure track, 24 hour course load position. This faculty member will teach: Applied piano to all Piano majors; Collaborative Performance and Accompanying; Instrumental Pedagogy I and II; Theory I, II, and III as needed; Theory IV; Counterpoint, Form and Analysis; Choral Writing and Arranging, occasionally as needed
Additionally, Faculty member will oversee piano proficiency, accompanying duties of all pianists for vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles, enrollment and teaching duties in the Preparatory Department for community music studies, assignment of any Theory courses she/he does not teach
And as head of piano area, the Piano/Theory professor will assist the faculty in ensuring that all performers and ensembles have accompanists and keyboard collaborators as needed. This can often mean stepping in to be the pianist when no other keyboardist is available or none can be hired. Piano/ Theory professor will audition all incoming piano majors and minors, and assess the keyboard readiness of all other music major applicants as needed. Incoming students as well as transfer students needing theory assessment will also be the responsibility of the person holding this position.
This position oversees and schedules juries and examinations for all keyboard majors/minors and supervises and hires any adjunct piano instructors needed to round out the department's needs. Must be willing to attend and participate in the wide range of recitals and concerts offered by and for our students on campus and throughout the metro area. All faculty members take responsibility for encouraging and tracking student attendance at required department events.
Faculty member is expected to be a full partner in the life of the Bellarmine Music Department. Advising duties for piano majors and other students as assigned are an integral part of the position. While the position carries a 24 hour load, all full-time faculty members are expected to engage in scholarship and service. Bellarmine Music Department is a welcoming and inclusive community that values all its individual members and all faculty are expected to support our mission of creating a warm, inviting atmosphere where our students can study and thrive. Individual faculty members bring with them their own individual interests and projects and the Department and all its members strive to support each individual in their dedication to and involvement in the music profession.
Job Requirements:
Master's degree in one of the fields above (Piano, Theory, Pedagogy, Performance) and experience teaching at the university level.
Willingness to engage in active participation in the local music scene, to engage local performers on campus and to participate in outreach and recruiting for the department and the university at large, including attending on campus and off campus events where students are recruited for the university.
Work toward a terminal degree is desirable.
Additional Information:
Bellarmine University is committed to core values of diversity, equity and inclusion and embraces diversity in our workforce among members of faculty, staff and administration. We remain committed to affirmative actions, policies, procedures and attitudes necessary to continue to build and retain a diverse and equitable workforce. We will demonstrate a fully realized and lived commitment to equity and inclusion, empowering all members of our increasingly diverse community and supporting them to achieve their full potential. As part of Bellarmine's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we will seek to ensure that all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, layoff and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Application Deadline:
Apr. 30, 2021
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Job Location:
United States,
Louisville
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United Kingdom, London
